BEAZLEY v HORIZON OFFSHORE CONTRACTORS INC

[2005] Lloyd's Rep IR 231

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before His Honour Judge Chambers QC

Insurance (marine) - Conflict of laws - Exclusive jurisdiction clause nominating English courts - Action by insurers seeking negative declaratory relief by reason of misrepresentation and non-disclosure - Action on policy by assured in Texas - Action against assured by third party in Texas - Whether English proceedings should be stayed - Whether appropriate to grant anti-suit injunction.