MAWHINNEY AND OTHERS v. E. & H. REID & CO.

(1927) 27 Ll.L.Rep. 177

COURT OF APPEAL.(NORTHERN IRELAND.)

Before Lord Justice Andrews and Lord Justice Best.

Insurance brokers - Cover note issued in respect of ship by defendants to plaintiffs -Loss of ship before policy issued - Authority of defendants to issued cover repudiated by insurers-Alleged breach of warranty of authority - Correspondence wrongfully admitted in evidence in action before Judge and jury - Marine Insurance Act, 1906, Sects. 21, 22, 89-Appeal by defendants allowed.