SMITH v. UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY


19 U.S. 176 (1821)

6 Wheat. 176

SMITH et al. v. UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 26, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Winder and Mr. Raymond, for the plaintiffs.

Mr. Pinkney, and Mr. D.B. Ogden, contra.


Mr. Justice STORY delivered the opinion of the Court, and, after stating the facts, proceeded as follows.

Upon these facts, the Circuit Court directed the jury that the plaintiffs were not entitled to recover; and the propriety of this direction is the question before us upon this writ of error.

Two points have been argued at the bar. 1. That there was no actual restraint of...

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