De Dampierre v De Dampierre

The discretion to stay English matrimonial proceedings under paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 is governed by the forum non conveniens principles in Spiliada, so a stay should be granted where another available forum with competent jurisdiction is clearly more appropriate for trial in the interests of the parties and the ends of justice, unless justice requires otherwise.