Jurisdiction: Scotland-domiciled defendant | Practical Law

Jurisdiction: Scotland-domiciled defendant | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal has held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens applies when proceedings are issued in England against a party domiciled in Scotland in relation to harm suffered both in the UK and abroad.

Jurisdiction: Scotland-domiciled defendant

Practical Law UK Articles w-020-5008 (Approx. 3 pages)

Jurisdiction: Scotland-domiciled defendant

by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Practical Law Dispute Resolution
Published on 30 May 2019United Kingdom
The Court of Appeal has held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens applies when proceedings are issued in England against a party domiciled in Scotland in relation to harm suffered both in the UK and abroad.