The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1979] AC 508
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
HESPERIDES HOTELS LTD. AND ANOTHER APPELLANTS AND MUFTIZADE RESPONDENT
[On appeal from HESPERIDES HOTELS LTD. v. AEGEAN TURKISH HOLIDAYS LTD.]
1978 May 8,
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July 6
July 6
Lord Wilberforce, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Salmon, Lord Fraser of Tullybelton and Lord Keith of Kinkel
Conflict of Laws
— Jurisdiction
— Tort
— Action for conspiracy in England to procure trespass to land and chattels situate outside jurisdiction
— Greek Cypriot hotels under Turkish Cypriot control
— Prayer for interim injunction
— Whether jurisdiction to entertain action in English court
Judicial Precedent
— House of Lords decision
— How far binding
— No jurisdiction to adjudicate on trespass to land abroad
— Acceptance in other common law jurisdictions
— Possibility of modification conflicting with foreign jurisdictions
— No sufficient change of circumstances to justify modification