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Who was involved in the case in which he has been called the founder of English commercial law?
Carter and Boehm
Pillans and Van Mierop
Donoghue and Stevenson
Somersett
Answer
Carter and Boehm, a seminal English legal case, established the foundation of contemporary commercial law in England. At its core, the case grappled with the concept of utmost good faith (uberrima fides) in insurance contracts, underscoring the significance of full disclosure by both parties to ensure fairness and ethical dealings within the insurance industry.
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