Gaty v. Phœnix Ins. Co.
Decision Date | 31 March 1860 |
Citation | 30 Mo. 56 |
Parties | GATY et al., Plaintiffs in Error, v. PHŒNIX INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant in Error. |
Court | Missouri Supreme Court |
1. A time policy of insurance on a steamboat, which authorized the boat to navigate the usual waters of the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers, contained this proviso: “Provided, that the steamboat shall not be employed in the cotton trade, unless the consent of this company be obtained and endorsed thereon.” Held, that the underwriters would not be responsible for a loss of the boat occurring while she was engaged in the cotton trade.
Error to St. Louis Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiffs effected an insurance with the defendant to the amount of $5,000 upon their interest in the steamboat Mayflower against fire and perils of the river for one year from January 20, 1855. In the policy it was provided that it should be lawful for said steamboat, during the continuance of the policy, to navigate the usual waters of the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers. It was further provided as follows:
The cause was tried by the court without jury. The court made a finding of the facts, which, after setting forth the policy, proceeded as follows: ...
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