Granada UK Rental and Retail v SPN Fareway and Motor Insurers Bureau [1995]

FACTS:-

Proceedings were issued concerning a road traffic accident, and the matter was subsequently referred to solicitors on behalf of the MIB.  Inter alia, the MIB contended that no reasonable enquiries had been made to identify the Defendant’s insurers prior to notifying the MIB, which should not simply be used as a post box.

HELD:-

The Claimant’s solicitors had involved the MIB unnecessarily.  It was incumbent on the Claimant’s solicitors to make proper enquiries as regards the identity of an insurer for a prospective Defendant before involving the MIB.  The Claimant was ordered to pay the costs of the action on Scale 1, to be taxed if not agreed.

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