What is the difference between the facts of a theft and a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Aven v. Western Union Insurance Company, 1999 CanLII 5051 (BC SC):
I am satisfied that the case of Walker v. Blakely (supra), is clearly distinguishable on its facts. The theft of the automobile was not a direct cause nor the cause in substance of the accident. Further, the accident was not the inevitable consequence of the theft.
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