Legal Opinion
United States v. Barge Shamrock
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided December 10, 1980No. 79-1603PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SPROUSE, Circuit Judge:
On September 6, 1978, the United States filed this action to recover $462,098.00 in costs expended by the Government in removing an oil spill. The district court, holding the action barred by a statute of limitations, granted summary judgment for the defendants and the Government appeals.
The Barge Shamrock discharged the oil while being loaded at Wagners Point, Baltimore Harbor, Maryland, on August 10, 1975. The defendants are Shell Oil Company (which was loading the barge) and Harbor Towing Corporation (which owned the barge) (collectively, Companies). Three years…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Singleton v. WulffSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Hormel v. HelveringSupreme Court of the United States · 1941
- Wyandotte Transportation Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1973
- United States v. One 1971 Mercedes Benz 2-Door Coupe, Serial No. 11304412023280Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1976
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3Cited by23 opinions
- Stephen M. Stewart v. B. Vandenburg HallCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1985
- Kirby v. Allegheny Beverage Corp.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1987
- Deborah Furka, Administratrix of the Estate of Paul Furka, Deceased v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1985
- R.A. Caldwell v. Gurley Refining CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1985
- United States v. Dae Rim Fishery Company, Ltd., and Britannia Steamship Insurance Association, Ltd., in PersonamCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1986
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