BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL v MUNICIPAL MUTUAL INSURANCE LTD

[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR 173

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Auld, Lord Justice Longmore, and Lady Justice Hallett

Insurance (public liability) - Victim exposed to asbestos and contracting illness some years later - Different public liability policies in force at each date - Whether claim by victim covered by earlier or later policy - Whether development of disease following exposure “accidental” - Whether condition precedent requiring immediate notification of loss waived by denial of coverage - Whether right of contribution existed.