ARAB MONETARY FUND v. HASHIM AND OTHERS
[1996] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 589
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Nourse, Lord Justice Saville and Lord Justice Hutchison
Principal and agent - Secret commission - Bribe - Contract for construction of plaintiffs’ building - Plaintiffs alleged that contractors paid agents a bribe - Whether plaintiffs entitled to restitution or damages.
Conflict of laws - Contract - Jurisdiction - Contract for construction of plaintiffs’ building - Plaintiffs alleged that contractors paid agent a bribe - Plaintiffs claimed restitution or damages - Whether claims governed by English law - Whether payment ultra vires - Whether English Court had jurisdiction to hear claims.
Conflict of laws - Limitation of time - Contract for construction of plaintiffs’ building - Plaintiffs alleged that contractors paid agent a bribe - Plaintiffs claimed restitution or damages - Whether plaintiffs’ claim subject to limitation defences.