The Weekly Law Reports
[1996] 2 WLR 251
[COURT OF APPEAL]
CONNELLY v. R.T.Z. CORPORATION PLC. and Another
1995 July 24;
Aug. 18
Aug. 18
Neill, Waite and Swinton Thomas L.JJ.
Practice
— Stay of proceedings
— Legal aid factor
— Plaintiff bringing action in England for damages for personal injuries sustained while employed by defendants in Namibia
— Action having most real and substantial connection with Namibia
— Plaintiff entitled to legal aid in England but not in Namibia
— Whether availability of legal aid relevant in determining appropriate forum for trial
— Whether English action to be stayed
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Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34), s. 31(1)(b)