SUNDERLAND MARINE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO LTD v WISEMAN (THE “SEAWARD QUEST”)

[2007] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 308

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.