Court of Appeals of Virginia June 15, 1790 (Eppes v. Tucker)

In conference, chancellor Wythe, thought that the case was completely within the rule of contribution, as the vessel was destroyed to save the cargo; and, therefore, that it stood upon the same principle, as when goods are thrown overboard in stress of weather; or in danger, or just fear of enemies, in order to save the ship and the rest of the cargo: in which case, it is universally admitted,