Marshall v. Montgomery

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Marshall v. Montgomery, 2 U.S. 170 (Pa. 1792)

Marshall v. Montgomery

Opinion of the Court

By the Court

:—Here is a new voyage commenced with the assent of the sailors. The question is, was this a new voyage to Philadelphia with leave to touch at Providence, or was it one voyage to Providence, and another to Philadelphia. The Spanish intendant agreed to pay 10 1-2 dollars per ton, and they received it. The intendant calls it freight: It is certainly a compensation for the use of the vessel; it is an earning by the owners, and the whole object of this voyage was completed at New Providence. This may be considered, in the spirit of the law, as a port of delivery. With the loss, which happened afterwards, the sailors have no concern. We consider this as a *171distinct contract for a voyage to the Island of Providence, and that being completed, we are of opinion, that the plaintiff is entitled to his wages till that time.

Verdict for the Plaintiff.

Reference

Full Case Name
Marshall versus Montgomery
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