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Adventure

A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889

A Dictionary of Law

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An enterprise of hazard.

1 Lawrence v. Tucker, 33 How. 27 (1859), cases; Jones V. Guaranty, &c. Co., 101 U. S. 636 (1879); Nat. Bank of Genesee v. Whitney, 103 id.

99 (1880). " [Osgood V. Breed's Heirs, 17 Mass. 358 (1881), Parker, C. J. s Yundt's Appeal, 13 Pa. 580 (1850); 89 id. 341. * Wallace v. Eeddick, 119 lU. 166 (1886), Scott, C. J.; Grattan v. Grattan, 18 id. 170 (1856), cases, Skinner, J.; Kintz V. Friday, 4 Dem., N. Y., 548-4.3 (1886), cases. » Chase v. Ewing, 51 Barb. 612 (1868). •Weatherhead i-. Field, 26 Vt. 668 (1S54). ' Wright's Appeal, 89 Pa. 70 (1879). « Comer v. Comer, 119 111. 180 (1886). " Merkel's Appeal, 89 Pa. 343 (1879); Ho Uiday v. Wingfleld, 69 Ga. 208 (1877); Dillman v. Cox, 23 Ind. 442 (1864); Fellows V. Little, 46 Vt. 36 (1865); Clark v. Wilson, 27 Md. 700 (1867); Eshleman's Estate, 74 Pa. 47 (1873); Dunham v. Averill, 45 Conn. 87 (1877); Eickenbacker v. Zimmerman, 10 S. C. 115-16 (1877), cases; 67 Law Times, 261. 3. A partnership for a single transacfion. 3. Goods sent abroad to be disposed of for the benefit of the owner. Also called a marine adventure; and evidenced by a hill of adventure. In marine Insurance, synonymous with "perils." Describes the enterprise or voyage insured against.'