A squadron of ships of war, assisted by land forces, having captured two Spanish register ships, held that the officers and crews of the squadron have an insurabIe interest in the ships captured under the Prize Act, 19 G, 3, c, 67, before condemnation. An average loss opens a valued policy.
Citations:
[1782] EngR 54, (1782) 3 Doug 81, (1782) 99 ER 549
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Insurance, Transport
Updated: 02 May 2022; Ref: scu.372402