Wakefield v. Martin

3 Mass. 558 | Mass. | 1799

The Court,

after taking time, pronounced their opinion unant, mously, that the assignment, though without the knowledge or assent of the underwriter, vested an equitable right in the assignee; and. therefore, they discharged the trustees ⁽¹⁾.

(1) [Sed vide Carroll vs. Boston Marine Insurance Company, 8 Mass. R. 515.— Lazarus vs. The Commonwealth Insurance Company, 5 Pick. 76.—Brichta vs. The La Fayette Insurance Company, 2 Hall, 372.—Ed.]