LAWS(MAD)-1999-7-11

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD Vs. VEDATHAL

Decided On July 23, 1999
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD Appellant
V/S
VEDATHAL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., Salem is the appellant herein.

(2.) The claimants, the widow and two daughters of the deceased, filed a claim petition before the Tribunal, stating that Periyathambi, deceased, died in the accident occurred due to negligent driving of the driver of the lorry belonging to the respondent No. 4 herein, insured with the appellant, and claimed the compensation of Rs. 1,00,000.

(3.) The Tribunal awarded Rs. 52,000, holding that the insurance company is liable to pay the said amount on behalf of the owner of the lorry.