GEISMAR v. SUN ALLIANCE AND LONDON INSURANCE LTD AND ALLIANCE ASSURANCE CO. LTD.

[1977] 2 Lloyd's Rep 62

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Talbot

Insurance (Theft) - Indemnity - Contents of house insured - Insured imported dutiable articles but failed to pay duty - Articles stolen - Whether insurers relieved from indemnifying insured on ground of public policy - Whether insurers would commit a criminal offence if insured indemnified for loss of articles - Customs and Excise Act, 1952, s.304.