Piddington v Co-operative Insurance Society Ltd: 1934

A claim was made under a motor insurance policy which excluded liability for loss or damage ’caused or arising while [the] motor car . . Is . . being used for other than private pleasure.’ Lawrence J said: ‘In my judgment, the word ‘pleasure’ is used in this policy in contradistinction to ‘business’.’

Judges:

Lawrence J

Citations:

[1934] 2 KB 236

Cited by:

CitedHM Revenue and Customs v Lt Cmdr Colin Stone; The Kei ChD 5-Jun-2008
The taxpayer had imported a newly built Dutch Barge. The Revenue appealed a decision that VAT was not payable on that import. He had claimed exemption on the basis that it was a ship exceeding 15 tons and not designed or adapted for leisure use.
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Updated: 01 May 2022; Ref: scu.268749