HEWDEN TOWER CRANES LTD v WOLFFKRAN GMBH
[2007] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 48
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT)
Before Mr Justice Jackson
Conflict of laws – Jurisdiction – English company
bringing proceedings against German company claiming damages for negligence and
for a contribution under Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 – Whether
contribution claim a “matter relating to tort” – Whether defendant entitled to
rely on contractual jurisdiction clauses – Council Regulation 44/2001, articles
2, 5(3) and 23.