R.A. HOUGHTON AND MANCON LTD. v. SUNDERLAND MARINE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. (THE “NY-EEASTEYR”)

[1988] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 60

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. A. W. Hamilton, Q.C. sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court

Insurance (Marine) - Total loss of vessel - Scuttling - Vessel sunk due south of Worthing - Plaintiffs claimed under insurance policy - Insurers denied liability - Whether vessel scuttled - Whether plaintiffs connived at scuttling - Whether insurers liable.