MAHER AND ANOTHER v GROUPAMA GRAND EST

[2010] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 29

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Mummery, Lord Justice Moore-Bick and Lord Justice Etherton

Insurance (motor) - Direct action against insurers - English victim injured in France by French tortfeasor - Policy governed by French law - Action brought against insurers in England - Whether damages to be assessed under English law or French law - Whether pre-judgment interest to be governed by English law or French law - Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 - Senior Courts Act 1981, section 35A.