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The Abidin Daver

[1984] AC 398; [1984] 1 All ER 470 (HL)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1984
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Where there is a lis alibi pendens in a more appropriate foreign forum, an English action may be stayed on forum non conveniens grounds unless the plaintiff shows by cogent evidence that justice cannot be obtained abroad.

Area of Law

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