Case C-351/96. European Court of Justice. DROUOT ASSURANCES SA vs. CONSOLIDATED METALLURGICAL INDUSTRIES (CMI INDUSTRIAL SITES), PROTEA ASSURANCE, GROUPEMENT D\\\\\\\'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (GIE) REUNION EUROPEENNE
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Convention on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments - lis alibi pendens - proceedings between the `same parties\\\' - definition - whether insurer and its insured are to be treated as the same party - condition - litigation concerning the obligation of the owner of the cargo of a vessel to contribute to the general average following the foundering of the vessel.
