THE "ATLANTIC STAR"

[1973] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 197

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Reid, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest,1 Lord Wilberforce, Lord Simon of Glaisdale1 and Lord Kilbrandon

Admiralty practice - Stay of proceedings - Lis alibi pendens - Collision in Belgium - Five actions arising out of collision pending against defendants in Antwerp Court - Whether action in rem commenced in England should be stayed - Balance of convenience - Whether action oppressive or vexatious - Whether plaintiff prejudiced or injustice to defendants - International comity - Principles on which discretion should be exercised - Brussels Convention, 1952, art. 1.