NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA NAVIERA S.A. v. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (“THE IKARIAN REEFER”)

[1993] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 68

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Cresswell

Insurance (Marine) - Constructive loss of vessel - Fire broke out on vessel - Shipowner claimed under policy - Underwriters alleged vessel deliberately set on fire with shipowners’ connivance - Whether allegation proved to relevant standard - Responsibilities of expert witnesses - Whether underwriter liable