HOOD'S TRUSTEES v. SOUTHERN UNION GENERAL INSURANCE CO. OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD.

(1928) 31 Ll L Rep 237

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before the Master of the Rolls (Lord Hanworth), Lord Justice Lawrence and Lord Justice Russell.

Bankruptcy-Insurance (motor car)-Claim for damages by A against assured in respect of personal injuries - Right of assured to indemnity from insurance company-Bankruptcy of assured before judgment-Vesting of right of assured to indemnity in trustee in bankruptcy- Alleged right of insurance company to repudiate on account of assured's failure to satisfy conditions of policy-Agreement by assured, for consideration, after adjudication, to release insurance company from all liabilities under policy - Estoppel - Second bankruptcy -Adjudication after judgment-Position of second trustee in bankruptcy considered.