Wilson v. United Insurance ( 1817 )

Per Curiam.

There is no difference between detention and restraint in this case. The ship was detained and restrained by the British from proceeding on the voyage insured. Being , warranted free from such detention by the assured, the plaintiff j cannot recover. Had the vessel been captured, he could not I have recovered; yet he seeks to recover, because he did not choose to proceed for fear of capture and condemnation.

Judgment for the defendants.