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ALLAO v. R. T. Briscoe (Ghana) Ltd.

1970

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • AMPIAH J.S.C. (PRESIDING)
  • KPEGAH J.S.C.
  • ADJABENG J.S.C.
  • ACQUAH J.S.C

Areas of Law

  • Contract Law
  • Insurance Law

AI Generated Summary

The court examined whether the unauthorized driving of the vehicle by Adam Dagomba invalidated the insurance policy under the terms of clause 5(e). The court concluded that any act, including unauthorized driving, that renders the insurance contract ineffective or gives the insurer the right to repudiate liability, invalidates the policy. In this case, the unauthorized use by Adam Dagomba on 21 October 1965 invalidated the insurance policy.

Judgement