Bankers Trust Company v. Abdul Latif E Galadari and Anr. - Court of Appeal (Kerr, Parker and Balcombe L.JJ.) - 7 July 1986

Entering judgment in default before hearing of defendant’s application to stay pending outcome of foreign proceedings - Whether an abuse of process

On 26 February 1986 the plaintiffs issued and served a writ upon the defendants claiming $6 million, together with interest on a promissory note dated 21 February 1984 in respect of which payment had been properly demanded on 23 April 1985.