WEISSBERG v. LAMB.

(1950) 84 Ll L Rep 509

MAYOR'S AND CITY OF LONDONCOURT.

Before His Honour Judge A. Ralph Thomas.

Marine insurance - All risks - Sue and labour charges-Transit of furniture- Accident-Damage-Removal contract entered into by plaintiff for carriage of his furniture from Holland to United Kingdom-All risks policy taken out with defendant underwriter-Furniture stowed in lift van-Accident to lift van during loading on board ship, damaging furniture - Loss within policy cover-Measure of indemnity- Payment by plaintiff of further charges made by removal contractors arising out of accident-Right of recovery by plaintiff under sue and labour clause providing that "in case of any loss or misfortune it shall be lawful to the assured . . . to sue, labour, travel for, in and about the defence, safeguard and recovery of the said goods"-Certain items admitted-Dispute as to further items - Items paid by plaintiff to removal contractors to enable him to obtain possession of furniture.