GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION v ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE PLC AND ANOTHER

[2008] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 2

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice David Steel

Insurance (liability) – Conflict of laws – Assured commencing proceedings against insurers in Michigan – Assured then commencing proceedings against insurers in England – Consent order made in England whereby parties agreed not to challenge jurisdiction of the English court – Whether order amounted to exclusive jurisdiction agreement – Whether anti-suit injunction should be granted.