HAMED EL CHIATY & CO. (T/A TRAVCO NILE CRUISE LINES) v. THE THOMAS COOK GROUP LTD. (THE “NILE RHAPSODY”)

[1994] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 382

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Neill, Lord Justice Staughton and Lord Justice Simon Brown

Charter-party (Time - Stay of action - Jurisdiction - Forum non conveniens - Plaintiffs claimed damages under the contract - Charters prescribed Egyptian law as property law of contract but silent as to jurisdiction - Whether parties orally agreed contracts subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Egyptian Courts - Whether Egypt more appropriate forum - Whether action should be stayed.