JOHN ROBERT CHARMAN AND MARK E. BROCKBANK v. WOC OFFSHORE B.V.

[1993] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 551

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Staughton and Lord Justice Mann

Practice - Application to set aside - Stay of proceedings - Contract for construction of breakwater in Algeria - Underwriters provided contingency insurance - Claim under policy - Whether policy subject to English jurisdiction - Whether underwriters obliged to sue assured in Dutch Courts - Whether writ and service thereof should be set aside - Whether action should be stayed - Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act, 1982, Schedule arts. 11, 12, 12A.