CASTANHO v. BROWN & ROOT (U.K.) LTD. AND JACKSON MARINE S.A.

[1980] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 423

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Shaw and Lord Justice Brandon

Practice - Jurisdiction - Notice of discontinuance - Plaintiff began action in English Courts and subsequently began action in American Courts - Plaintiff served notice of discontinuance in English Courts - Whether notice should be struck out - Whether Court had jurisdiction to grant injunction restraining plaintiff from continuing American actions - Whether injunction should be granted - R.S.C., O. 21.