ARAB MONETARY FUND v. HASHIM AND OTHERS

[1993] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 543

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Evans

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.