HOOD'S TRUSTEES v. SOUTHERN UNION GENERAL INSURANCE CO. OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD.

(1928) 31 Ll.L.Rep. 237

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before the Master of the Rolls (Lord Hanworth), Lord Justice Lawrence and Lord Justice Russell.

Bankruptcy-Insurance (motor car)-Claim for damages by A against assured in respect of personal injuries - Right of assured to indemnity from insurance company-Bankruptcy of assured before judgment-Vesting of right of assured to indemnity in trustee in bankruptcy- Alleged right of insurance company to repudiate on account of assured's failure to satisfy conditions of policy-Agreement by assured, for consideration, after adjudication, to release insurance company from all liabilities under policy - Estoppel - Second bankruptcy -Adjudication after judgment-Position of second trustee in bankruptcy considered.