THE STANDARD STEAMSHIP OWNERS’ PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LTD. v. GANN AND ANOTHER

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 528

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Hirst

Insurance (Marine) - P. & I. risks - Application to set aside - Forum non conveniens - Non-payment of calls - Defendants alleged insurance on basis of fixed premium and plaintiffs not entitled to make calls - Whether plaintiffs had good arguable case - Whether California more appropriate forum - Whether application to set aside writ and service out of jurisdiction should be granted.