Question 36
InsuranceIn marine insurance, the deliberate throwing of some goods into the sea to prevent the ship from sinking is an example of
- A.a constructive total loss
- B.a partial loss
- C.a general average loss
- D.a total loss
- E.an actual total loss
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (a general average loss)
Explanation
Goods sacrificed (jettisoned) to save the ship are a general average loss shared by all parties.