Disclosure: beware of ambushing tactics

The recent decision in AXA Insurance v Kryeziu, a low-value insurance dispute, provides welcome clarification of what is required of victims of fraud in both their pleadings and disclosure, and the consequences of failing to comply. The lessons are drawn by Philip Gardner and Abbie Melvin of Peters & Peters.

Philip Gardner (+44 (0)20 7822 7782, pgardner@petersandpeters.com) is a senior associate and Abbie Melvin (+44 (0) 1209 701 852, amelvin@petersandpeters.com) is a trainee solicitor at Peters & Peters.

The recent decision in AXA Insurance v Kryeziu, a low-value insurance dispute, provides welcome clarification of what is required of victims of fraud in both their pleadings and disclosure, and the consequences of failing to comply. The lessons are drawn by Philip Gardner and Abbie Melvin of Peters & Peters.