Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE ERAS EIL ACTIONS

[1995] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 64

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Potter

Reinsurance - Jurisdiction - Vexatious or oppressive proceedings - Natural forum - Claims relating to environmental impairment insurance - Actions brought in Illinois - Application by third party for injunctions to restrain plaintiffs proceeding in Illinois - Whether Court had jurisdiction to grant injunctions - Whether proceedings vexatious or oppressive - Whether London or Illinois natural forum - Whether injunctions should be granted - R.S.C., O. 29, r. 1 - Relationships with O.16, rr.8 and 9 - Inherent jurisdiction of the Court - Art. 6(1) Brussels Convention - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Practices Act (U.S.) - Protection of Trading Interests Act, 1980, ss.5 and 6.

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