DIAB v REGENT INSURANCE CO LTD (BELIZE)
[2006] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 21
PRIVY COUNCIL
Before Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe, Baroness Hale of Richmond, Lord Carswell and Sir Martin Nourse
Insurance (fire) – Policy laying down condition
precedent requiring claim in writing and provision of information within 15
days – Assured told that any claim would be refused by reason of arson – No
information provided to insurers – Whether insurers precluded from relying on
condition precedent – Waiver – Estoppel – Relief from
forfeiture.