Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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YOUELL AND OTHERS v. BLAND WELCH & CO. LTD. AND OTHERS (THE “SUPERHULLS COVER” CASE) (No. 2)

[1990] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 431

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Phillips

Reinsurance - Brokers - Negligence - Vessels insured against builders risks - Brokers placed reinsurance - Reinsurance contained clause terminating cover 48 months after commencement of construction - Whether brokers in breach of duty for failing to inform insurers reinsurance subject to 48 months clause - Whether insurers negligent - Whether negligence constituted contributory negligence -Whether damages should be apportioned -Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act, 1945

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