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Passenger injured while transporting cannabis overcomes ex turpi causa defence but MIB exception prevents recovery from insurer (Delaney v Shane Pickett and Tradewise Insurance Services)

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Published on: 05 January 2012
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Claimant found to be engaged at the time of the accident in the transporting of illegal drugs for re-sale failed against insurers by virtue of Clause 6(1)(e)(iii) of MIB Agreement

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