Webster v General Accident Fire And Life Assurance Corpn Ltd

Subject Matter

INSURANCE — Motor-vehicle — “Loss” — Fraudulent possession of car by agent of owner — Sale by agent in own name — Police inform owner recovery unlikely — No further steps by owner to recover car — Whether a “loss” within meaning of policy.

CONTRACT — Condition — Written notice of occurrence — Insurer's acquiescence in informal discussion — Waiver.