BANCO DE BARCELONA v. UNION MARINE INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 317

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Greer.

Marine insurance-Loss of cargo-Claim by Spanish bank as cargo-owners-Allegation by defence of scuttling with connivance of cargo-owners-Inferences from financial position of bank; doubtful sale of insured goods to consignee by nominee of bank at price higher than market price; absence of corroborative evidence of sea-damage to ship; and from evidence of divers as to inlet valves found open-Onus of proof.