GRAY AND ANOTHER v. BARR; PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD. (THIRD PARTY)

[1971] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 1

COURT OF APPEAL

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

Insurance - Accident - Legal liability - Shotgun unintentionally fired by defendant causing fatal injuries to G. - Violence threatened by defendant to G. before fatal shot - Defendant acquitted of murder/manslaughter - Liability of defendant to G.'s estate - Whether shooting an "accident" and covered by personal liability insurance - Whether public policy barred recovery. Damages - Fatal accident - Deceased husband living apart from family - Effect on dependency - Whether estate passing on intestacy should be deducted.