NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA NAVIERA S.A. v. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (THE “IKARIAN REEFER”)
[1995] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 455
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Lord Justice Farquharson and Lord Justice Evans
Insurance (Marine) - Constructive total loss - Owners’ connivance - Fire broke out on vessel - Shipowner claimed under policy - Underwriters alleged vessel deliberately set on fire with shipowners’ connivance - Whether allegation proved to relevant standard - Responsibilities of expert witnesses - Whether underwriters liable.