SOMMER v. MATHEWS.

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 154

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Insurance-Requisition and/or confiscation of private dwelling houses in Germany -"This policy is to cover loss of and/or damage to the property hereby insured directly caused by requisition and/or confiscation or wilful destruction by the Government or the municipal or local authority of the country in which the property hereby insured is situated . . . This policy does not extend to cover loss or damage occasioned by . . . requisition, confiscation or seizure made in respect of non-payment of taxes, duties or charges"-Absence of plaintiff from Germany-Tax on flight from Germany-Occupation of plaintiff's property by officials of Government department-Whether a requisition or confiscation amounting to a total loss to plaintiff-Partial loss-Damage.