ACKMAN AND OTHERS AND SCHER AND OTHERS v. THE POLICYHOLDERS PROTECTION BOARD, ROYAL INSURANCE (U.K.) LTD. AND NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 321
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Donaldson of Lymington M.R., Lord Justice Russell and Lord Justice Leggatt
Insurance (Professional Liability) - Policyholders Protection Board - Professional individuals and professional corporations in New York and Canada insured against professional negligence - Insurers insolvent - Whether policies United Kingdom policies - Whether plaintiffs private policyholders - Meaning of “liability” - Whether plaintiffs could claim against board - Policyholders Protection Act, 1975, ss. 4, 6(7), 8(2).