WESTACRE INVESTMENTS INC. v. JUGOIMPORT-SDPR HOLDING CO. LTD. AND OTHERS

[1999] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 65

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice WALLER, Lord Justice Mantell and Sir David Hirst

Arbitration - Award - Enforcement - Public policy - Contracts for sale of military equipment by Yugoslavia to Kuwait - Dispute referred to arbitration - International Chamber of Commerce award in favour of plaintiffs - Application to enforce award - Allegation that contracts immoral and a nullity being contracts to purchase personal influence and pay bribes - Whether enforcement of award contrary to public policy - Whether award should be enforced.