Schwartz v. Insurance Co. of North America
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
THIS action was bi-ought by I. F. Schwartz and A. 1. Schwartz who survived William M'-Fadon, on a policy of insurance for 20,000 dollars made the 19th January 180/, ' on the ship Margaret valued at 25,000 dollars, at and from Batavia to Baltimore, with the usual liberty of touching and trading for refreshments, warranted American property, proof to be made in Baltimore only, premium per cent.
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THIS action was bi-ought by I. F. Schwartz and A. 1. Schwartz who survived William M'-Fadon, on a policy of insurance for 20,000 dollars made the 19th January 180/, ' on the ship Margaret valued at 25,000 dollars, at and from Batavia to Baltimore, with the usual liberty of touching and trading for refreshments, warranted American property, proof to be made in Baltimore only, premium per cent. In the order for insurance, it was mentioned that the ship sailed under a sea letter or certificate, and that her cargo outwards consisted partly or in the whole of articles contraband of war. The cause…
1Opinion of the Court
Tilghman C. J.
This is an action on a policy of insurance on the ship “Margaret” on a voyage at and from Batavia to Baltimore, warranted American property, In the order ior insurance it was mentioned, that the ship sailed under a sea letter, and that her cargo out, consisted partly or in whole of articles contraband of war.
The cause was tried before me, and the jury agreeably to my charge gave a verdict for the defendants. There was a great deal of evidence, and many points of law were discussed; but the charge and the facts necessary to explain it may be reduced to a narrow compass. [The…
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