CATLIN SYNDICATE LTD DORNOCH LTD WELLINGTON (FIVE) LTD MATHERS v ADAMS LAND & CATTLE CO(Comm)
[2006] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 35
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERICAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Cooke
Insurance – Conflict of laws – Insurance issued to
assured in Nebraska – Policy subject to UK law and jurisdiction – Service of
suit clause permitting assured to sue in Nebraska – Insurers seeking negative
declaratory relief in England – Assured then exercising rights under service of
suit clause – Whether English proceedings should be stayed.