AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO v CELLSTAR CORPORATION [2003] EWCA Civ 206

[2003] Lloyd's Rep IR 295

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Kennedy, Lord Justice Mantell and Lord Justice Mance

Insurance (transportation) - Conflict of laws - Forum non conveniens - Application for negative declaratory relief by insurers - Whether choice of law - Whether risk situated inside or outside the EU - Policy covering global risks - Applicable law in absence of choice - Whether proceeding should be stayed - Rome Convention 1980, Art 4 - Insurance Companies Act 1982, section 96 and sched 3A.