Governeur v. United Insurance

New York Supreme Court

Governeur v. United Insurance

1 Cai. Cas. 592

DecidedFebruary 15, 1804

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Governeur v. United Insurance, 1 Cai. Cas. 592 (N.Y. Super. Ct. 1804).

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Opinion

Per Curiam.

The conduct of Captain Barry was cer- • tainly not authorized by the request of Mr. Murphy. He acted however, with the best intentions; and his measures appear to me rather to have lessened than to have increased the risks. The acquittal of the one vessel was probably owing to them; for their papers, showing the property to be Danish, must have insured the condemnation of both. I can see no reason, therefore, why the underwriters should not be held to their responsibility, at d am of opinion the verdicts are neither against law n r evidence.

Judgment for the plaintiffs.

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Per Curiam.

The conduct of Captain Barry was cer- • tainly not authorized by the request of Mr. Murphy. He acted however, with the best intentions; and his measures appear to me rather to have lessened than to have increased the risks. The acquittal of the one vessel was probably owing to them; for their papers, showing the property to be Danish, must have insured the condemnation of both. I can see no reason, therefore, why the underwriters should not be held to their responsibility, at d am of opinion the verdicts are neither against law n r evidence.

Judgment for the plaintiffs.

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