CANTIERI NAVALI RIUNITI S.p.A. v. N.V. OMNE JUSTITIA AND OTHERS (THE "STOLT MARMARO")

[1985] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 428

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Ackner, Lord Justice Robert Goff and Lord Justice Browne-Wilkinson

Practice - Jurisdiction - Marine insurance - Vessel insured inter alia with Italian underwriters - Plaintiffs alleged damage caused by insured perils - Whether insurance contracts governed by English law - Whether contracts made within jurisdiction - Whether leave to serve proceedings on defendants outside jurisdiction should be granted.