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Westport Insurance Corporation v Gordian Runoff Ltd

(2011) 244 CLR 239
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2011
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that the approach to construction of insurance contracts follows the same principles as other commercial contracts; the court considers the text in context and gives effect to the commercial purpose.

Area of Law

insurance

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