GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TRUST SEVERN NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TRUST v M A TORPY AND PARTNERS LTD (t/a TORPY AND PARTNERS) ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA QBE LONDON LE ASSICURAZIONI D’ITALIA SPA ROYAL INSURANCE (UK) LTD SUN ALLIANCE AND LONDON INSURANCE PLC

[1999] Lloyd's Rep IR 203

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (OFFICIAL REFEREES’ BUSINESS)

Before His Honour Judge Bowsher, QC

Insurance (professional indemnity) - Insurers supporting defendant in action brought by plaintiffs - Plaintiffs given judgment with costs - Whether limit of indemnity in insurance policy exclusive of costs - Whether insurers should be joined to action under RSC Order 62 - Whether court had jurisdiction to make fresh order for costs against insurers - Whether discretion under Supreme Court Act 1981, section 51 should be exercised against insurers.