CIA BARCA DE PANAMA S.A. v. GEORGE WIMPEY & CO. LTD.

[1980] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 598

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Stephenson and Lord Justice Bridge

Contract - Construction - Parties agreed to terminate joint venture - Mechanics of termination contained in agreement - Defendants agreed compromise without approval of plaintiffs - Whether plaintiffs entitled to immediate payment under terms of agreement. Practice - Discovery - Privileged documents - Whether plaintiffs entitled to discovery of all contracts and documents - Whether defendants entitled to claim that certain documents subject of legal professional privilege.