KNAUF UK G.m.b.H. v. BRITISH GYPSUM LTD. AND ANOTHER [2001] EWCA Civ 1570

[2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 199

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Henry, Lord Justice Robert Walkerand Lord Justice Rix

Practice - Alternative service - Application to set aside - Good reason - Claim between English claimant and German defendant - Claimant wished to bring action in England so English Court first seised and obtained order for alternative service - Whether claimant showed good reason for such service - Whether application to set aside should be granted for non-disclosure of exclusive jurisdiction clause.