United Marine Aggregates Ltd v G.M.Welding & Engineering Ltd & Anor [2012] EWHC 779
The claimant (UMA) had engaged the defendant (GM) to carry out
works at its plant which included welding. A fire occurred as a
result of these hot works. Court found that GM was not liable to
UMA for this fire as on the facts GM had acted with reasonable
skill and care when carrying out the works.
However, it was held that had GM been liable, their claim for an
indemnity from their insurers would have failed as they had
breached one of the conditions of their insurance in respect of hot
works, reminding of the importance of complying with
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