Fulton v. President of Insurance Co. of North America

ADAMS, District Judge.

The libellant effected a contract of insurance with the President and Directors of the Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia, to cover certain marine risks on his houseboat Mon Mon, during a year commencing on the 30th day of April, 1902. This action was brought to recover the agreed value of the boat, $700, less $100 particular average, by reason of its loss, while the policy was in force, under circumstances alleged in the libel, as follows:

“Third: On information and belief, that on or about June 14, 1902, while within the waters covered by said policy and…