GRAY AND GRAY v. BARR PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD. (THIRD PARTY)

[1970] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 69

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Geoffrey Lane

Insurance-Accident-Legal liability-Shotgun unintentionally fired by defendant causing fatal injuries to G. - Violence threatened by defendant to G. before fatal shot - Defendant acquitted of murder/manslaughter - Liability of defendant to G.'s estate - Whether shooting an "accident" and covered by personal liability insurance - Whether public policy barred recovery. Damages - Fatal accident - Deceased husband living apart from family - Effect on dependency - Whether estate passing on intestacy should be deducted.