9 Sept 1994
THE WORLD WOOD (OWNERS OF CARGO) v. THE WORLD WOOD (OWNERS OF THE SHIP)
- Citation
- THE WORLD WOOD (OWNERS OF CARGO) v. THE WORLD WOOD (OWNERS OF THE SHIP)
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAJ207/1992
Singapore is neither the natural forum nor clearly and distinctly the more appropriate forum for trial; most substantive issues have a stronger connection to Hong Kong, plaintiffs founded jurisdiction as of right and acted reasonably in suing in Hong Kong, and potential juridical prejudice from Singapore (time bars and lower limitation of liability) outweighs staying the proceedings; accordingly the defendants' stay application is dismissed.