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ROUSSE v. HOME INSURANCE COMPANY

No. 41707.

78 So.2d 522 (1955)

227 La. 94

Lloyd ROUSSE v. The HOME INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

February 14, 1955.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, Brunswick G. Deutsch, Lansing L. Mitchell, Nigel E. Rafferty, New Orleans, of counsel, for appellant.

Reed, Reed & Reed, New Orleans, Floyd J. Reed, Corwin B. Reed, New Orleans, of counsel, for plaintiff-appellee.

HAMITER, Justice.

A policy of marine insurance written by the Home Insurance Company insured Lloyd Rousse's wooden crew boat, the Esso, against the adventures and perils of the harbors, bays, sounds, seas and rivers. The contract specifically excepted from the coverage, among others, all claims arising from "rottenness, inherent defects, and other unseaworthiness."

While the policy was in full force and effect the mentioned vessel sank in the Mississippi River...

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