Sail

In Insurance law. To move, on the prosecution of a voyage; to make a movement for the purpose of proceeding to sea. Cowen, J., 3 Hill (N. Y.) 126; Lord Denman, C. J., 1 Cromp., M. & R. 809, 818. The least locomotion, with readiness of

To move, on the prosecution of a voyage; to make a movement for the purpose of proceeding to sea. The least movement, vcith clearance and readiness of equipment, is sufl Bcient to satisfy a warranty.

A stipulation in a charter-party that the vessel is " now sailed or about to sail with cargo," is a stipulation that she has her cargo on board and is ready to sail.' Sailing. Within the meaning of a charter-party, complete readiness for the ' sea, with an intention to proceed at once on the voyage. 8 If a ship quits her moorings and removes, though a short distance, being perfectly ready to proceed upon her voyage, and is detained by some subsequent occur- ' State V. Drake, 64 N. C. 591 (1870). 2 Briggs V. Briggs, 24 S. C. 380 (1885). » Gould, Plead. 78, cases. < Ellis V. Horine, 1 A. K. Marsh. "418 (1818). ' Healy v. Healy, 9 Irish Eq. 418 (1875). « Wilkinson v. State, 10 Ind. 373 (1858): 2 Kent, 555;.34 La. An. 829; 115 Mass. 544; 132 id. 665; 16 Op. Att.- Gen. 236; 10 East. 503. ' Davison v. Von Lingen, 113 U. S. 49 (1885). ' Bowen v. Hope Ins. Co., SO Pick. 278 (1838), Shaw, rence, that is a sailing; otherwise, if at the time she quits her moorings and hoists sail slje is not in a condition to complete the voyage. ^ Some progress, though by a tow-boat, may be necessary.2 See Sea, At sea. Sailor. See Shipping.