A court in England could issue an injunction preventing parties continuing an action in Australia even though the court there had accepted jurisdiction. The contract contained an exclusive jurisdiction clause for dispute to be settled here, and the Australian court did not appear to have considered relevant English court decisions. Such an action must be speedy, and made with respect for the foreign court.
Citations:
Times 14-Apr-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Jurisdiction, International
Updated: 15 May 2022; Ref: scu.89382
