JACOBS v COSTER (T/A NEWINGTON COMMERCIALS SERVICE STATION) AND AVON INSURANCE (THIRD PARTY)

[2000] Lloyd's Rep IR 506

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Robert Walker and Lord Justice Laws

Insurance (liability) - Personal injury - Policy requiring insured to give notice of events “likely” to give rise to a claim - Condition precedent to insurer’s liability - Accident occurring on insured’s premises - Personal injuries suffered - Whether claim “likely” - Significance of seriousness of injury.