Legal Opinion
Anonymous
New York Supreme Court
Decided May 15, 1806PublishedCited by 2 opinions
IN the liquidation of a partial loss on the cargo, in an action on a policy of insurance, a question was raised for the consideration of the court whether interest was allowable on the account.
1Per curiam
The general rule is, that interest is not to be reqoyerd on unliquidated damages, or for an uncertain demand. Jurors have, in many cases, a discretion to allow interest, by way of damages, according to the circumstances of the case ;—and this is a case in which that discretion may be exercised.
2Cited by2 opinions
- Van Rensselaer's Executors v. JewettNew York Supreme Court · 1848
- Barrow v. ReabSupreme Court of the United States · 1850