MONK v. WARBEY AND OTHERS.

(1934) 50 Ll L Rep 33

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Greer, Lord Justice Maugham and Lord Justice Roche.

Road Traffic Act, 1930-Motor insurance -Third-party risks-Claim by plaintiff in respect of injuries sustained in motor accident-W's car lent to K and driven by M-Negligence of K and M resulting in injuries to plaintiff- W, K and M joined as defendants- Policy taken out by W covering himself against third-party risks if he or members of his family driving car- K and M not covered-Road Traffic Act, 1930, Sect. 35-Breach of statutory duty by W-Whether breach satisfied by penalty imposed by Sect. 35-Construction of statute-Remoteness of damage-Whether action against W premature in that damages had not been quantified at date of issue of writ.