“The breach of a condition precedent is a matter which as in all cases of contract must be proved by the party who will stand to benefit from the occurrence of that breach and, normally in a policy of insurance, this is the insurer. See Bond Air Services Ltd. v. Hill [1955] 2 Q.B. 417 (especially per Lord Goddard, C.J., at p.426).”
Per COKER, JSC in THE NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LTD. V. WURAOLA (1969) LCER-489(SC) (P. 19; Paras A – B)
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