WOOLCOTT v. EXCESS INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND MILES SMITH ANDERSON AND GAME LTD. (No. 2)

[1979] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 210

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Cantley

Insurance (Fire) - Non-disclosure - Insurance brokers - Plaintiff did not disclose previous convictions to insure - Property destroyed by fire - Whether non-disclosures material - Whether brokers aware of plaintiff's criminal record - Whether insure could avoid policy - Whether insurers entitled to an indemnity from brokers.