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LEK v. MATHEWS.

(1927) 29 Ll L Rep 141

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Sumner, Lord Phillimore and Lord Carson.

Insurance (theft)-Loss of postage stamps- Claim-Value admitted policy-Total loss of part of collection-Fraudulent claim-Expert evidence-Onus of proof -No motive for fraud-Plaintiff's credibility as a witness-Duty of appellate Court on decision of fact by trial Judge sitting without a jury-Judgment for underwriters.

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