CASE C-351/96 DROUOT ASSURANCES SA v CONSOLIDATED METALLURGICAL INDUSTRIES (CMI INDUSTRIAL SITES) PROTEA ASSURANCE GROUPEMENT D’INTÉRÊT ECONOMIQUE (GIE) RÉUNION EUROPÉENNE

[1999] Lloyd's Rep IR 338

EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE

Before Judge Gulmann (President of the Chamber), Judge Wathelet, Judge Moitinho de Almedio, Judge Edward (Rapporteur) and Judge Sevon

Brussels Convention 1968, Art 21 - Lis alibis pendens - Hull insurer seeking declaration in Rotterdam as to non-liability for general average - Cargo owner not party to Rotterdam action - Cargo insurer commencing proceedings in Paris against Hull insurer for general average contribution - Whether Paris court required to stay proceedings - Whether parties to Paris action were “same parties” to Rotterdam action.