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THE

INSURANCE LAW JOURNAL.

Vol. IV.


JANUARY, 1875.


No. 1.

DIGEST OF DECISIONS

IN INSURANCE CASES, RENDERED IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME AND CIRCUIT COURTS, AND IN THE STATE SUPREME COURTS

From certified transcripts in our possession.

BUILDER'S RISK.

§ 1. Fire.-Construction of.-Held, that the condition called a "builder's risk" must receive a reasonable construction, and one not repugnant to the nature and purpose of the contract, nor inconsistent with the due and customary use and enjoyment of the property.

James vs. Lycoming Ins. Co.

Rep'd Jour'l, p. 9.
U. S. C. C. Mark

CONSTRUCTION.

§ 2. Fire.-"Noscitur a Sociis."-Held, that the application of this maxim is not conclusive, but it has its force and signifi-

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