EGAN v. BOWER.

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 266

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Macnaghten and Mr. Justice Singleton.

Road Traffic Act, 1930-Offence under Sect 35 (1)-Policy taken out by respondent in respect of his van- Issue of certificate of insurance containing following paragraph: "Limitation as to use: Use in connection with the policy-holder's business . . . under 'C' licence. Policy does not cover carrying of passengers for hire or reward"-Respondent's wife and children as passengers in van -Private pleasure purposes-Whether certificate a sufficient compliance with regulations-Ambiguity-Letter from insurers stating that in the event of an accident occurring while the vehicle was being used for private pleasure purposes, any claim normally covered by the policy would not be repudiated -Appeal against magistrates' decision dismissing an information charging the respondent with using his van when not covered by policy of insurance against third-party risks.