LEGGATE v. BROWN.

(1950) 84 Lloyd's Rep. 395

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Hilbery and Mr. Justice Byrne.

Road Traffic Act, 1930-Third-party policy -Use of tractor and two loaded trailers -Illegality-Effect upon policy permitting use of two trailers-Policy issued to appellant in respect of his tractor-Indorsement on policy providing: Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary it is hereby declared and agreed that this policy shall be operative whilst the vehicle described in the within schedule is being used with not more than two trailers attached to it at any one time. It is further agreed that the Society will indemnify the insured in the terms of this policy in respect of such trailers but only whilst such trailers are attached to the said vehicle.

Tractor driven on highway with two loaded trailers in tow, which was an offence under Sect. 18-Criminal proceedings brought by police against appellant, it being alleged that, in so using his tractor, appellant was not covered by his policy in respect of third-party risks-Conviction by Justices- Case stated-Road Traffic Act, 1930, Sects. 18, 35 (1).