AMERICAN AIRLINES INC. v. HOPE BANQUE SABBAG S.A.L. v. HOPE

[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 233

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Phillimore and Lord Justice Roskill

Insurance (Aviation) - War risks - Aircraft destroyed on ground at Be rut airport by Israeli forces - War risk covered "at additional premium to be agreed leading underwriter" - No attempt to reach agreement - Whether clause as to liability arising out of "unprovoked incidents arising during normal course of assured's operations" incorporated into "slip" - Meaning of "as expiring" - Whether clause as to liability for incidents occurring "over Arab/Israel territory" applicable - Liability of insurers. Evidence - Admissibility of evidence as to intention and understanding of parties to insurance contract.