INSURANCE COMPANY v. FOLSOM


85 U.S. 237 (1873)

18 Wall. 237

INSURANCE COMPANY v. FOLSOM.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. J.C. Carter, for the Insurance Company, plaintiff in error:

Mr. C.A. Seward, contra:


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Underwriters in a policy of marine insurance undertake, in consideration of a certain premium, to indemnify the party insured against loss arising from certain perils of the sea, or sea risks to which the ship, merchandise, or freight of the insured may be exposed during a particular voyage or for a specified period of time. Long experience shows

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