J. BRACONNOT ET CIE. AND OTHERS v. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES AND ANOTHER (The "SINDH")
[1975] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 372
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Diplock and Lord Justice Lawton
Conflict of laws - Bill of lading - Exclusive jurisdiction clause - French law proper law of contract - Dispute to be determined by French Court - Action based in tort brought by cargo-owners in English Courts - Whether action would be stayed.