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Detainment

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

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This term is used in policies of marine insurance, in the clause relating to "arrests, restraints, and detainments." The last two words are construed as equivalents, each meaning the effect of superior force operating directly on the vessel. Schmidt v. Insurance Co., 1 Johns. (N. Y.) 262, 3 Am. Dec. 319; Bradlie v. Insurance Co., 12 Pet. 402, 9 L. Ed. 1123; Simpson V. Insurance Co., Dud. Law (S. Ct) 242.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

This term is used in policies of marine insurance, in the clause relating to “arrests, restraints, and detainments.” The last two words are construed as equivalents, each meaning the effect of superior foree operating directly on the vessel. 6 Mass. 109.