Legal Opinion
Davis v. American Marine Corp.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 6, 1964No. 1354PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHRIS T. BARNETTE, Judge pro tem.
Some time in the latter part of the year 1957 the drilling barge “MR. K” overturned in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsequently, the hull was salvaged and purchased by American Marine Corporation and others who undertook the renovation and refitting of the drilling barge and rig. When the salvage of the drilling barge was complete there remained on the floor of the Gulf various pieces of machinery and equipment which had not yet been salvaged, and it was determined that these should be removed from the scene of the accident. Upon completion of the major part of the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Importsales, Inc. v. LindemanSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1957
- Orlando v. PolitoSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1955
- Edward Levy Metals, Inc. v. New Orleans Public Belt RailroadSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1963
- Oubre v. JudiceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1962
- Fortenberry v. ScoginLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Griffin v. Hunt Tool Co.District Court, E.D. Louisiana · 1968
- Davis v. American Marine Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1964