Akai Pty. Ltd v People's Insurance Company Ltd
| Jurisdiction | England & Wales |
| Judge | Thomas J. |
| Judgment Date | 31 July 1997 |
| Court | Queen's Bench Division (Commercial Court) |
| Date | 31 July 1997 |
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