COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HAYDEN

[1977] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 1

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Cairns, Lord Justice Stephenson and Lord Justice Lawton

Insurance (Public Liability) - Double insurance - Contribution - Public liability policies effected with insurance company and with Lloyd's underwriters - Policies concurrent - No pro rata average contribution - Settlement by insurance company of assured's claim under policy - Claim for contribution from Lloyd's underwriters made by insurance company - Whether "maximum liability" approach or "independent liability" approach applicable.