HORBURY BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD v HAMPDEN INSURANCE NV
[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 5
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Peter Gibson, Lord Justice Mance and Lord Justice Keene
Insurance (products liability) – Assured installed
ceilings in cinema complex – One ceiling collapsed resulting in closure of
entire complex – Whether insurers required to indemnify assured against
liability to third parties for losses arising from closure of cinema – Whether
appropriate to grant declaration in advance of claim against assured.