Redpath v. Vaughan
John Redpath Et Al., Apellants, v. Thomas T. Vaughan Et Al., Respondents
Redpath v. Vaughan, 48 N.Y. 655 (1871)
Summary
Action to recover damages to a cargo of sugar in defendants’ custody as common carriers. The bill of lading excepted “ dangers of the sea.” The boat was towed upon a hidden stump, a recent obstruction in the channel of the Hudson river, and sunk. Held, the loss occurred by a danger of the sea, and defendants were not liable.
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Opinion of the Court
Gray, C., reads for affirmance.
All concur. Judgment affirmed, with costs.
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