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American Clause

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In marine insurance. A proviso in a policy to the effect that, in case of any subsequent insurance. the Insurer shall nevertheless be answerable for the fuil extent of the sum subscribed by him, without right to claim contribution from subsequent underwriters. American Ins. Co. v. Griswold, 14 Wend. (N. Y.) 399.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In marine insurance. A proviso in a policy to the effect that, in case of any subsequent insuranee, the insurer shall nevertheless be answerable for the full extentof the sum subscribed by lim, without right to claim contribution from subsequent underwriters. 14 Wend. 399.