ZAPATA OFF-SHORE CO. v. THE "BREMEN" AND UNTERWESER REEDEREI G.M.B.H. (THE "CHAPARRAL")

[1972] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 315

UNITED STATESSUPREME COURT

Before Chief Justice Burger, Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Stewart, Mr. Justice White, Mr. Justice Marshall, Mr. Justice Blackmun, Mr. Justice Powell, Mr. Justice Rehnquist and Mr. Justice Douglas*

United States - Towage - Towage contract providing for litigation of disputes in English Courts - Drilling barge damaged while being towed - Action for damages brought in U.S. Court by barge-owners - Tug-owners brought action for damages in English Court and action to limit liability in U.S. Court - Whether U.S. Court entitled to restrain English action and limitation action - Factors to be considered. United States - Conffict of laws - Forum selection clause - Enforceability - Matters to be considered - Burden of proof.