GREAT LAKES CEMENT Ltd v. DAMCO TANZANIA Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the London forum selection clause was unenforceable because neither party nor the dispute had a material connection to England, and the clause was unreasonable under the circumstances. Rwandan courts had jurisdiction as the defendant resided in Rwanda and the contract was performed there. DAMCO Tanzania was entitled to the outstanding debt, contractual interest at 12% per annum, and reasonable attorney fees. Great Lakes Cement's counterclaims were dismissed for lack of merit.
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- Jurisdiction clauses
- Enforcement of foreign choice of forum
- Contractual damages
- Interest on debt
- Costs and attorney fees