Northwest Transp. Co. v. The Manitoba

In this case a very full and elaborate argument was had by counsel at the bar, and also upon briefs which have been furnished, and I acknowledge the satisfaction which the court has in the completeness and thoroughness with which the case has been presented, and the assistance thereby furnished.

Tlie facts in the case are, as they are presented to me upon this hearing, that the steamer Manitoba, belonging to the Northwest Transportation Company, in the year 1883 was insured by four separate insurance companies, under four several and independent policies, — one issued by the Union Insurance…