ANGHELATOS v. NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LONDON JOINT CITY & MIDLAND BANK v. SAME.

(1923) 16 Ll.L.Rep. 173

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Atkin.

Insurance - Marine - Loss of Wrecked Steamer - Claims by Shipowner and by Mortgagees as Assignees - Defence of Wilful Casting Away-Onus of Proof -Insurable Interest of Mortgagees - Warranties in Marine Policy as to Amount of Insurances on Hull, Machinery and Freight - Whether broken by Shipowner because of excessive War Risk Insurance - Whether Notice of Excess given to Mortgagees- Provision in Policy that Breach of such Warranty should not be Defence to Claim by Mortgagees who had accepted Policy without Notice of Breach.

[The "Olympia."]