Barlee Marine Corporation v. Mountain (The Leegas) - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Hirst J.) - 29 January 1987

Marine insurance - Construction of “lading underwriter” clause - Whether evidence of market practice admissible

The plaintiffs took out a war risks policy on their vessel Leegas for four months from 9 February 1985. The interests insured were hull and machinery, loss of earnings, and expenses, for voyages to the Persian Gulf.