SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO. INC., MOBIL OIL CO LTD. AND MOBIL OIL A.G. v. THE WEST OF ENGLAND SHIP OWNERS MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (LONDON) LTD. (THE "PADRE ISLAND")

[1984] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 408

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Leggatt

Practice - Third party rights - Scott v. Avery clause - Cargo-owners obtained judgment against shipowners in United States - Shipowners failed to satisfy judgment - Whether cargo-owners could claim against insurers - Whether claim should have been referred to arbitration first - Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act, 1930.