STARKEY v. HALL.

(1936) 55 Ll L Rep 24

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice du Parcq and Mr. Justice Goddard.

Road Traffic Act, 1930-Production of certificate of insurance-Purchase of car by appellant on hire-purchase terms through finance company-Premium of policy also paid by finance company- Proposal form signed by appellant- Policy and certificate of insurance retained by finance company until car fully paid for-Request made to appellant by constable to produce certificate - Certificate subsequently produced by finance company-No production "in person"-Evidence that certificate had never been in appellant's possession - Appeal against conviction by Justices on information charging appellant with having unlawfully used a motor car without having in force in relation to its user a policy or security in respect of third-party risks complying with the requirements of Part II of the Road Traffic Act, 1930-Sect. 35 (1), (2), 36 (1), (5), 40 (1).