SHINEDEAN LTD v ALLDOWN DEMOLITION (LONDON) LTD (IN LIQUIDATION) AXA INSURANCE UK PLC

[2006] Lloyd's Rep IR 846

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Sir Anthony Clarke MR, Lord Justice May and Lord Justice Gage

Insurance (public liability and contractors’ all risks) - Assured allegedly guilty of negligence in causing damage to claimant’s property - Action for declaration as to liability of insurers to claimant under Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 1930 - Allegation by insurers that assured failed to comply with claims cooperation clause - Whether clause a condition precedent to insurers’ liability - Whether assured in breach of clause.