British Equitable v Baily [1905] UKHL 578
Judgement for the case British Equitable v Baily
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Claimant took out insurance policy with Defendant, a company.
Articles were later changed, and Claimant sued for declaration that this did not affect his rights under policy.
Held
As matter of construction, Claimant’s rights were subject to Defendant’s articles.
Therefore his rights under contract were based upon company’s articles subject to changes from time to time.
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