New York Supreme Court July 15, 1908 (Klauck v. Federal Insurance)

Wheeler, J.

The following essential facts appear by the pleadings in this case:

In January, 1907, two steam vessels owned by the United States Transportation Company were driven ashore and stranded by reason of a violent gale occurring at that time. The vessels were insured against such marine perils under policies of insurance issued by the defendants as underwriters.