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Malaysia Case Law

Fraud in insurance
  • 22 Jul 2020

    ZAMRI BIN OTHMAN MOHAMAD ROIFF BIN MD ARIB & 2 others

    Citation
    WA-24NCC-486-09/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    WA-24NCC-486-09/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The originating summons was dismissed because the insurer obtained a declaratory order repudiating the policy before the plaintiff obtained judgment and, until judgment is obtained a third party has no legal interest to be served; where the insurer was not present at the liability trial and there are allegations of fraud that affect enforceability of the policy, the correct remedy is a separate recovery action under s.96(1) with full trial to determine fraud and policy issues rather than enforcing the liability judgment by mere presentation or by originating summons.