O.T. AFRICA LINE LTD. v. MAGIC SPORTSWEAR CORPORATION AND OTHERS

[2005] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 252

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Langley

Bill of lading - Exclusive jurisdiction clause - Conflict of laws - Stay of action - Anti-suit injunction - Dispute between carrier and insurers of cargo - Proceedings commenced in Canada by cargo interests in breach of English jurisdiction clause - Proceedings subsequently commenced in England by carrier against cargo interests and insurers - Whether service out of jurisdiction against cargo insurers should be set aside - Whether action against cargo interests should be stayed - Whether anti-suit injunctions should be granted.