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

(1923) 16 Ll.L.Rep. 252

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 with Privity of Owner - Onus of Proof - Inferences from Inconsistency of Evidence with Position of Ship On Rocks; Absence of Ship's Papers; Distribution of Money to Crew; Telegrams from Master to Chief Officer concerning Evidence to be given; and Financial Position of Owner.

[The "Olympia."]