Legal Opinion
Zillah Transportation Co. v. Aetna Insurance Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided October 19, 1928No. 26,824PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Olsbn, C.
Plaintiff, from 1902 and up to the time of its loss on August 29, 1926, was the owner of the steamship Zillah, registered at the port of Duluth and used in transportation of freight on the Great Lakes. Defendants are underwriters, engaged in the business of marine insurance. On August 12, 1926, defendants issued to plaintiff a policy of marine insurance for the term of one year upon the hull, machinery, etc. of this steamship. On August 29, 1926, the ship sank in Lake Superior and was totally lost. Proofs of loss were duly furnished and demand for payment of thé insurance made and…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Union Insurance v. SmithSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
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- Fireman's Fund Ins. v. Globe Nav. Co.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1916
- Moores v. Louisville UnderwritersUnited States Circuit Court · 1882
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