Mousavi-Khalkali v Abrishamchi & Anor

Mousavi-Khalkali v Abrishamchi & Anor

The appellant did not present cogent evidence that he would not travel to Iran to litigate; his connections and conduct demonstrated willingness to travel despite FCO advice. The judge's findings on risk, forum, and costs were within discretion and supported by evidence. No real risk of denial of substantial justice was established.

Parties
Claimant/appellant: Seyed Mohamad Zaki Mousavi-Khalkali; Defendant/respondent: Mahmoudreza Abrishamchi; Defendant/respondent: Pars Iratel Joint Stock Company
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Forum Non Conveniens, Material Non Disclosure, Costs on Account
Civil Procedure Private International Law Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens Material Non Disclosure Costs on Account

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Parties

Seyed Mohamad Zaki Mousavi-Khalkali

Claimant/appellant

Mahmoudreza Abrishamchi

Defendant/respondent

Pars Iratel Joint Stock Company

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a real risk that the appellant would not obtain substantial justice in Iran due to dual nationality and FCO travel advice
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in finding Iran as the natural and appropriate forum
  3. 3 Whether material non-disclosure justified setting aside orders

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant did not present cogent evidence that he would not travel to Iran to litigate; his connections and conduct demonstrated willingness to travel despite FCO advice. The judge's findings on risk, forum, and costs were within discretion and supported by evidence. No real risk of denial of substantial justice was established.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Jurisdiction Appeal dismissed
  • Costs Appeal dismissed