KUWAIT OIL CO. (K.S.C.) v. IDEMITSU TANKERS KK. (THE "HIDA MARU")

[1981] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 510

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Watkins, v.c. and Lord Justice O'Connor

Practice - Stay of action - Japanese vessel caused damage to port installations in Kuwait - Plaintiffs brought action in England - Plaintiffs' affidavit in support of R.S.C., O. 11 not full enough - Whether writ should be set aside - Whether Kuwait more natural forum - Whether English proceedings should be stayed.