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Incorporation of jurisdiction clauses and service in the jurisdiction on defendants resident abroad (Idemia France SAS v Decatur Europe)

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Published on: 23 April 2019

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Dispute Resolution analysis: This judgment considers a number of issues relating to jurisdiction agreements and service. It looks at the incorporation of jurisdiction clauses into contracts, the difficulties associated with whether there has been valid service under CPR 6.9—service at the defendant’s last known address—as well as whether the provisions for service on directors in section 1140 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), apply where a defendant is domiciled out of the jurisdiction. The judgment and its practical implications for practitioners is considered by Ian Clarke QC, of Selborne Chambers, who successfully represented the defendants.

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