Rule 8 Liabilities for costs

Section 1 Sue and labour and legal costs

Legal costs and other expenses incurred by the Member to defend or protect himself against liability which is falling or is likely to fall under these Rules and for which insurance has been effected provided the cost or expense has been approved in advance by the Association or determined by the Association in its absolute discretion to have been reasonably incurred.

Costs incurred after instructions from the Association.

Section 2 Preventive costs and amounts saved

Costs by the Member incurred in order to prevent or limit liability covered by the Association under these Rules provided the cost has been approved in advance by the Association or determined by the Association in its absolute discretion to have been reasonably incurred. If such costs have been incurred jointly for the interest insured and for other interest, only such portion is compensated that falls on the interest insured.

Where the Member, as a result of a casualty or event for which he is covered under these Rules, has obtained extra revenue, saved expenses or avoided liability, which would otherwise have been incurred and which would not have been covered by the Association, the Association may deduct from the compensation an amount corresponding to the benefit obtained.

Commentary: Rule 8 Liabilities for costs