COLES v. SIR FREDERIC YOUNG (INSURANCES), LTD., AND ANOTHER.

(1929) 33 Ll.L.Rep. 83

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Rowlatt.

Insurance (motor car) - Loss of lorry- Claim against brokers for breach of warranty of authority and against insurance company under policy - Right to sue under policy-Doubt as to ownership of lorry-Alleged transfer of ownership by A company to plaintiff -Conversation with brokers regarding transfer of A company's policy - Brokers' position considered-Conduit pipe between plaintiff and insurance company-No proof of ownership in plaintiff - Action brought against insurance company in Scottish Courts dismissed as irrelevant-Whether res judicata-