Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE “REWIA”

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 325

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Dillon, Lord Justice Nicholls and Lord Justice Leggatt

Carriage by sea - Stay of action - Forum conveniens - Plaintiffs claimed damages for short delivery -Whether carrier a proper or necessary party to action -Whether carrier domiciled and principle place of business in Germany - Whether Germany more appropriate forum - Whether action should be stayed -Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act, 1982, Schedule 1, arts. 2, 17.

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