MAHER AND ANOTHER v GROUPAMA GRAND EST

[2010] Lloyd's Rep. IR 543

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Mummery, Lord Justice Moore-Bick and Lord Justice Etherton

Insurance (motor) — Direct action against insurers — English victim injured in France by French tortfeasor — Policy governed by French law — Action brought against insurers in England — Whether damages to be assessed under English law or French law — Whether pre-judgment interest to be governed by English law or French law — Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 — Senior Courts Act 1981, section 35A.