SHARIF AND OTHERS v GARRETT & CO

[2002] Lloyd's Rep IR 11

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Simon Brown, Lord Justice Chadwick and Lord Justice Tuckey

Insurance - Insureds not being informed by brokers that they were uninsured - Action against brokers struck out for want of prosecution - Action against solicitors for negligence - Loss of opportunity - Principles applicable to assessment of damages where claim lost by reason of fair trial being no longer possible - Whether insureds could have obtained alternative cover - Whether insureds required to take reasonable precautions to prevent loss.