Diesel Tanker A. C. Dodge Inc. v. Stewart

CANNELLA, District Judge.

The libel seeking recovery under the insurance policies involved in this case, is dismissed.

Since the action is founded on marine insurance, the court finds that it is within the admiralty jurisdiction of this court. 28 U.S.C. § 1333.

This case was tried before this court, without a jury in January, 1966. Suit was brought against the respondents as underwriters and as representatives of other subscribers to policies of insurance issued by Lloyds, London insuring the libellants 1 against loss by reason of liabilities arising from certain cases enumerated in the policies.