DOUGHTY V HOLLANDIA REINSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD AND OTHERS

(1994) 3 Re LR 202

United States Massachusetts Court

Before Tauro Ch J

Jurisdiction - United States - Massachusetts - Insolvency - Claim by liquidator of insolvent reinsured against foreign and domestic reinsurers - Action commenced in State court by liquidator - Action transferred to federal court by reinsurers pursuant to US statute of accession to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards - Whether federal courts should abstain from jurisdiction.