PICKFORD & BLACK LTD. v. CANADIAN GENERAL INSURANCE CO.

[1975] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 267

CANADA NOVA SCOTIA SUPREME COURT (APPEAL DIVISION)

Before Chief Justice MacKeigan, Mr. Justice Coffin and Mr. Justice Cooper

Canada - Insurance (Contractor's Public Liability) - Policy indemnifying stevedores against liability to pay damages for personal injury or damage to property - Exclusion clause in respect of accident occurring outside Canada or risk at sea outside limits of Halifax harbour - Cargo negligently loaded by stevedores on vessel at Halifax- Cargo subsequently shifting and damaged- Payment for damage made to shipowners by plaintiffs-Claim by plaintiffs for indemnity under policy - Whether exclusion clause applicable to whole policy or to personal injury section only - Meaning of "risk at sea." Canada - Insurance (Contractor's Public Liability) - Construction - Policy to be construed as whole.