Wilson v. United Insurance

New York Supreme Court

Wilson v. United Insurance

14 Johns. 227

CourtNew York Supreme Court

DecidedMay 15, 1817

StatusPublished

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Wilson v. United Insurance, 14 Johns. 227 (N.Y. Super. Ct. 1817).

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Per Curiam.

There is no difference between detention and restraint in this case. The ship was detained and restrained by the British from proceeding on the voyage insured. Being , warranted free from such detention by the assured, the plaintiff j cannot recover. Had the vessel been captured, he could not I [231]*231have recovered; yet he seeks to recover, because he did not choose to proceed for fear of capture and condemnation.

Judgment for the defendants.

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Per Curiam.

There is no difference between detention and restraint in this case. The ship was detained and restrained by the British from proceeding on the voyage insured. Being , warranted free from such detention by the assured, the plaintiff j cannot recover. Had the vessel been captured, he could not I [231]*231have recovered; yet he seeks to recover, because he did not choose to proceed for fear of capture and condemnation.

Judgment for the defendants.

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