Précis: The Supreme Court of British Columbia held that a portion of a marine survey report on engine failure analysis was covered by litigation privilege.
Full SummaryContinental Insurance Co. v. Almassa International Inc., 2003 CanLII 45611
This case concerned a shipment of lumber carried from Canada to Saudi Arabia, some of which was loaded on deck and some of which under deck. During the voyage the vessel suffered engine failure and had to be towed to Piraeus, Greece for repairs. The shipment was insured under an open cargo policy. The assured was concerned about the possibility …
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