SCHAUER v. W. K. WEBSTER & CO. AND OTHERS.
(1931) 39 Ll L Rep 221
KING'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Roche.
Ship - Loss by collision - Damages recovered paid to defendants (acting for plaintiff) - Defendants also acting as underwriters' representatives - Authority of defendants as plaintiff's agents - Failure of defendants to pay over to plaintiff moneys received - Right of underwriters to moneys recovered - Subrogation - French law held similar to English law-Payment by underwriters as an essential qualification -