TRADIGRAIN S.A. v. S.I.A.T S.p.A. AND OTHERS [2002] EWHC 106 (Comm.)

[2002] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 553

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Colman

Insurance (Marine) - Jurisdiction - Stay of proceedings - Dispute under sales contract - 22nd defendant domiciled in England - Claimant brought proceedings in England - Defendants alleged policy written under open cover and special agreement to submit to jurisdiction of Hamburg Court - Whether Court had jurisdiction - Whether action should be stayed.