TRACOMIN S.A. v. SUDAN OIL SEEDS CO. LTD.

[1983] 1 Lloyd's Rep 560

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Staughton

Sale of goods (c. & f.) - Jurisdiction - Disputes between Sudanese sellers and Swiss buyers - Swiss buyers commenced action in Switzerland against sellers and appointed their arbitrator - Whether arbitration clause incorporated in contract - Whether Swiss judgment should be recognized - Whether buyers precluded from relying on judgment by reason of their conduct in appointing an arbitrator.