DAVID DOBSON v. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION PLC

[1989] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 549

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Parker and Lord Justice Bingham

Insurance (Contents) - Theft - Plaintiff advertised his ring and watch for sale - Plaintiff agreed to accept building society cheque in payment - Building society cheque a stolen cheque and therefore worthless - Whether loss of ring and watch amounted to theft - Whether plaintiff could claim under policy - Theft Act, 1968.