GREENHILL AND OTHERS v. FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

(1926) 24 Ll L Rep 383

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before the Master of the Rolls (Lord Hanworth), Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Sargant.

Marine insurance-Loss of celluloid-Claim- Defence of concealment of material facts-Sea water damage on previous voyage in slow ship built for lake traffic-Duty to disclose abnormal circumstances to underwriter - Waiver - Extent of underwriter's duty to inquire into circumstances surrounding risk- Judgment for insurers - Appeal dismissed.