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MARCARDIER v. CHESAPEAKE INS. CO.

12 U.S. 39 (1814)

8 Cranch 39

MARCARDIER v. THE CHESAPEAKE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 17, 1814.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

HARPER, for the Plaintiff.

PINKNEY, contra.

... WASHINGTON,

STORY, J. delivered the opinion of the Court as follows:

The Plaintiff in this case contends, that there was a total loss, which authorized an abandonment by both of the perils stated in the declaration viz.

1st. By the perils of the seas, and

2d. By barratry of the master.

And first, as to a total loss by the perils of the seas

It seems now clear...

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