American Oil Company v. American Oil Company

417 F.2d 164

In the Matter of the Libel and Petition of the AMERICAN OIL

COMPANY, as owner of the SS AMOCO VIRGINIA, her

engines, tackle, apparel, etc., in a

cause of exoneration from or

limitation of liability.

UNITED STATES of America, Claimant & Plaintiff-Appellant,

v.

AMERICAN OIL COMPANY, as owner of a cargo of gasoline and

heating oil formerlyladen on the SS Amoco

Virginia, in personam, Libelant &

Defendant-Appellee.

No. 26455.

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit.

Oct. 3, 1969, Rehearing Denied Oct. 28, 1969.

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James R. Gough, Asst. U.S. Atty., Houston, Tex., William E. Gwatkin, III, Admiralty…