BURTON AND ANOTHER v. ROAD TRANSPORT & GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 253

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Motor insurance - Extent of cover - "Employ" - Claim under policy - Motor Traders' policy issued by defendants to D.M. covering the policyholder "or any person in the policyholder's employ who is driving on his order or with his permission" - Collision between motor cycle ridden by plaintiffs (third parties) and car belonging to D.M. - Car being driven by W. to demonstrate to prospective buyer - Judgment recovered by plaintiffs against D.M. and W.-Judgment unsatisfied - Claim by plaintiffs to be indemnified by defendants under Sect. 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 1934- Relationship between D.M. and W. considered-Whether W. in employ of D.M.-Meaning of "employment."