EXCESS INSURANCE CO LTD AND ORS v ALLENDALE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
[2001] Lloyd's Rep IR 524
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Russell, Lord Justice Hobhouse and Lord Justice Morritt
Reinsurance - Conflict of laws - US Service of Suit clause - Forum non conveniens - Whether English court should assert jurisdiction where US Service of Suit clause existed - Whether commencement of English action amounted to breach of Service of Suit clause.