United Kingdom forum non conveniensjurisdictionnegligence

Connelly v RTZ Corp plc

[1997] UKHL 30

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1997

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Doctrinal subject: the claim of a worker in Namibia attempting to sue an employer headquartered in the United Kingdom for breach of the duty of care to ensure proper health…

Area of Law

Tort

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