LEEDS v. THE MARINE INS. CO.


19 U.S. 565 (1821)

6 Wheat. 565

LEEDS et al. v. THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 16, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

This cause was argued by Mr. Swann and Mr. Jones for the appellant, and by the Attorney-General and Mr. Lee for the respondents.


Mr. Justice JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case involves a great many questions both of law and fact, but we will consider it as it is affected by those circumstances, concerning which there is no dispute.

Leeds and Straas being engaged in commercial enterprizes, Straas employed Hodgson to effect insurance on the Sophia and her cargo. A note of Hodgson, with Patton and Dykes as endorsers, is taken...

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