PRUDENTIAL STAFF UNION v. HALL.

(1946) 80 Ll.L.Rep. 410

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Morris.

Burglary insurance - Loss of monies - Insurable able interest - Policy covering fire, burglary and housebreaking effected by plaintiff Union for benefit of members - Policy issued by defendant underwriter indemnifying all members of the Prudential Staff Union with respect to claims which might be made upon them by the Prudential Assurance Company for monies held by members as representatives of the insurance company and for which members were responsible - Claim under policy - Alleged burglary or housebreaking at member's premises - Onus of proof - Right of Union to sue - Insurable interest - Estoppel - Whether insurance on "goods" - Life Assurance Act, 1774, Sect. 4.