Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding intentional injury claim where victim's own negligence caused injuries.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the lower court's decision to deny insurance coverage. The insured suffered injuries allegedly caused by their own intentional act, while the opposing party argued for coverage based on the nature of the incident. The court ruled that the evidence failed to establish the insured's intent, leading to the denial of the claim.
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AI generatedInsurance Act 1911, Section 10; Section 10 of the Insurance Act 1911 establishes that an insurer is not liable for damages intentionally caused by the insured, and the burden of proving such intent rests on the insurer.
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