BANCO DE HONDURAS S.A. v. EAST WEST INSURANCE CO. LTD.

[1996] LRLR 74

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Mr. Justice CLARKE:

Insurance (Marine) - Jurisdiction - Exclusive jurisdiction clause - Stay of action - Defendants insured cargo for voyage from Pakistan to Honduras - Insurance subject to English law and practice but all disputes to be referred to Courts in Pakistan - Whether Court had jurisdiction to hear action - Whether application to set aside writ should be granted.