LINK AND OTHERS v. GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA. [THE "EASTERN PRINCE."]

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 431

UNITED STATES.DISTRICT COURT FOR THEWESTERN DISTRICT OFWASHINGTON.(NORTHERN DIVISION).

Before District Judge Bowen.

Insurance-Marine or war-Warlike operations -Collision between motor vessel Eastern Prince and U.S. Navy tanker Roustabout - Roustabout, officered and manned by naval officers and crew, proceeding from one war base to another, with oil for armed forces-Claim by owners of Eastern Prince against war risk insurers-Principles to be applied-"Cause nearest to the loss"-English Court decisions.