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[2012] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 19

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (MERCANTILE COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Mackie QC

Insurance (marine) - Cargo - Clothing retained by unpaid workers and payment demanded - Constructive total loss - Whether notice of abandonment required - Whether assured in breach of claims condition - Effect of exclusions for loss caused by strikes and seizure - Whether assured failed to sue and labour - Material change in risk - Whether policy valued or unvalued - Marine Insurance Act 1906, sections 16, 27, 60, 62 and 78.