For the purpose of interpreting a contract for public liability insurance provided by Hanover (the ‘Policy’), the Supreme Court is asked to consider whether the death of Ms Burnett’s husband:
(1) was brought about by a ‘deliberate act’ within the terms of the Policy and, if so, whether Hanover’s liability to indemnify is excluded by the relevant policy wording; and
(2) was a consequence of a ‘wrongful arrest’ within the terms of the Policy with the effect that Hanover’s liability is limited to GBP 100,000.
Judges:
Lord Reed, Lord Briggs, Lord Hamblen, Lord Leggatt, Lord Burrows
Citations:
[2021] UKSC 12
Links:
Statutes:
e Third Parties (Rights against Insurances) Act 2010
Jurisdiction:
Scotland
Insurance
Updated: 11 November 2022; Ref: scu.662151
