ABCI (formerly ARAB BUSINESS CONSORTIUM INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT CO.) v. BANQUE FRANCO-TUNISIENNE AND OTHERS [2003] EWCA Civ 205

[2003] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 146

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Tuckey, Lord Justice Mance and Mrs. Justice Black

Contract - Jurisdiction - Dispute under contract to purchase shares - Allegations that settlement agreements null and void being procured under duress - Allegations of fraudulent misrepresentations and conspiracy to defraud - Whether claims within R.S.C., O. 11, r. 1(1) - Whether good arguable case - Whether time bar applicable - Whether leave to serve out of jurisdiction should be granted.