Logan v. Commercial Union Ins. Co.

Logan v. Commercial Union Ins. Co.

The assured failed to comply with the policy's 14th condition requiring a certificate from two magistrates most contiguous to the fire, and there was no effective waiver because clause 19 required any waiver to be in writing endorsed on the policy signed by the company's Halifax agents; the agent's conduct did not constitute a binding waiver, so the claim fails.

Citation
(1886) 13 SCR 270
Parties
Appellant / Plaintiff: William Logan; Respondent / Defendant: Commercial Union Insurance Company
Court
Supreme Court of Canada
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
19 May 1886
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (insurance) / Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada From Supreme Court of Nova Scotia; Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs; judgment of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia affirmed.
Legal Topics
Waiver, Policy Conditions, Agent Authority, Magistrate's Certificate, Estoppel
Source Language
English
Insurance Contract Law Evidence Waiver Policy Conditions Agent Authority Magistrate's Certificate Estoppel

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Parties

William Logan

Appellant / Plaintiff

Commercial Union Insurance Company

Respondent / Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (insurance) / Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada From Supreme Court of Nova Scotia; Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether non-production of the magistrates' certificate required by the policy prevents recovery
  2. 2 Whether the insurer's agent by words or conduct waived the policy condition
  3. 3 Whether a waiver contrary to the policy clause requiring written endorsement is effective

Ratio Decidendi

The assured failed to comply with the policy's 14th condition requiring a certificate from two magistrates most contiguous to the fire, and there was no effective waiver because clause 19 required any waiver to be in writing endorsed on the policy signed by the company's Halifax agents; the agent's conduct did not constitute a binding waiver, so the claim fails.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs; judgment of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia affirmed.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.