In marine insurance. A proviso in a policy to the effect that, in case of any subsequent insurance. the Insurer shall nevertheless be answerable for the fuil extent of the sum subscribed by him, without right to claim contribution from subsequent underwriters. American Ins. Co. v. Griswold, 14 Wend. (N. Y.) 399.
Definition of American Clause
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition