S.I.M.U. Mutual Assurance Association v Whitwell - [1959] NZLR 251

Insurance — Motor-vehicles (Third-party) Risks — Estoppel — Failure by Insured to report Accident "forthwith" — Damages awarded to Party injured in Accident paid by Insurer — Claim by Insurer on Insured for Reimbursement of Amount recovered by Injured Party — Insurer not estopped from Recovery of Amount paid — No Basis whereon Defence of Estoppel could rest — Transport Act 1949, s. 73 (4).