JASON v. BATTEN (1930), LTD.; JASON v. BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1969] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 281

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Fisher

Negligence-Motor accident-Wheel of van falling off 2700 miles after service by defendants-Liability of defendants-Onus of proof - Plaintiff suffering from coronary thrombosis six days after accident-Whether causal connection between thrombosis and accident. Insurance - Accident insurance - Disablement benefit-Insured suffering from coronary thrombosis six days after motor accident -Pre-existing arterial disease - Whether "bodily injury sustained in accident and exclusive of all other causes"-Meaning of "accident", "physical defect or infirmity". Damages-Personal injuries-Plaintiff suffering coronary thrombosis after motor accident- Pre-existing arterial disease - Effect on damages.