If there are two concurrent causes of a loss, one falling within the policy, the other simply not covered by the terms of the policy, the insured may recover.
Citations:
(1877) 2 AC 284
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Global Process Systems Inc and Another v Berhad SC 1-Feb-2011
An oil rig (The Cendor MOPU) was being transported from Texas to Malaysia. During the voyage, three of the four legs suffered damage. The insurers refused liability saying that the damage was the result of inherent weaknesses in the rig.
Held: . .
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Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.428510