Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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HISCOX v. OUTHWAITE

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 435

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Mackay of Clashfern, L.C., Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Ackner and Lord Oliver of Aylmerton

Arbitration - Award - Convention award - Dispute under reinsurance contract - Final award signed in France - Plaintiffs initiated proceedings against award - Whether a Convention award - Whether proceedings could be entertained by High Court - Whether defendant estopped from asserting award not subject to Arbitration Acts 1950 and 1979 - Arbitration Act 1950, s. 22, Arbitration Act 1979, s. 1, Arbitration Act 1975, ss. 3, 5.

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