MITSUI MARINE & FIRE INSURANCE CO AND OTHERS v BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD [2002] EWCA Civ 1605

[2003] Lloyd's Rep IR 117

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Tuckey, Lady Justice Hale and Sir Dennis Henry

Insurance (marine) - Cargo confiscated by customs authorities - Institute Cargo Clauses - Warehouse to warehouse clause - Whether risk terminated when goods placed in compound on quay - Notice of abandonment - Meaning of “seizure” - Obligation to sue and labour - Marine Insurance Act 1906, section 78(4).