SUNDERLAND MARINE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO LTD v WISEMAN (THE “SEAWARD QUEST”)
[2007] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 61
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Langley
Insurance –
Conflict of laws – Insurance claim for loss of vessel paid by English insurance
company to assured domiciled in Scotland – Allegation that three defendants domiciled in Scotland
conspired to scuttle vessel and to make false witness statements in Scotland – Claim
for restitution – Whether English court had jurisdiction – Place where harmful
event occurred – Forum non conveniens
– Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, schedule 4