The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[2018] AC 439
Supreme Court
AMT Futures Ltd
v
Marzillier, Dr Meier & Dr Guntner Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
[2017] UKSC 13
2016 Oct 5,
6;
2017 March 1
2017 March 1
Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury PSC, Lord Mance, Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, Lord Sumption, Lord Hodge JJSC
Conflict of laws— Jurisdiction under European Union Regulation— Special jurisdiction— Matters relating to tort, delict or quasi-delict— Claimant entering into agreements with clients containing exclusive English jurisdiction clauses— German defendant allegedly inducing clients to breach clauses by bringing claims against claimant in Germany— Claimant bringing claim against defendant in England alleging tort of wrongfully inducing breach of contract— Nature of harm resulting from alleged tortious conduct— Whether “harmful event occurred” in England— Whether English court having jurisdiction—
Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, art 5(3)[1]
Costs— Discretion of court— Order against successful party— Court of Appeal ordering part of costs of proceedings to be paid by successful party— Whether successful party to recover full costs—
CPR
r 44.2
[1]
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