DE MAURIER (JEWELS), LTD. v. BASTION INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., AND CORONET INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1967] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 550

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Donaldson

Insurance - Jewellers' all risks insurance - Assureds' cars warranted "fitted with locks and alarm system (approved by underwriters)"-Loss of jewellery-Alleged breach of warranty or misrepresentation of a material fact - Whether right to avoid policy waived - Whether alarm system "approved" and "in operation" - Applicability of contra proferentes doctrine where brokers' slip sued upon-Meaning of "cars owned by assured"; "locks".