OT AFRICA LINE LTD AND OTHERS v MAGIC SPORTSWEAR CORP AND OTHERS

[2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 85

CANADA FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL

Before Decary JA,Evans JA andSharlow JA

Conflict of laws - Forum non conveniens - Bill of lading conferring exclusive jurisdiction on High Court in London - Shippers bringing proceedings against carriers in Canada under section 46(1) of Canadian Maritime Liability Act - English courts granting carriers anti-suit injunctions - Carriers seeking stay of Canadian proceedings - Whether Canadian courts deprived by section 46(1) of discretion to grant stay - Whether Canadian courts should give weight to the exclusive jurisdiction clause and English judgments - Canada.