Perkins v. Buckley
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Contract against the owners of the schooner Bay State, to recover pilotage fees. At the trial in the Superior Court, Bacon, J., ruled that, upon the facts presented, the plaintiff could not recover, and directed a verdict for the defendants. The plaintiff alleged exceptions, the substance of which appears in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtEndicott, J.
The schooner Bay State, a coasting vessel, bound for Beverly, when outside the harbor lines of Salem and Beverly, set her signal for a pilot. The pilot boat Ariomedes, under the charge of the plaintiff, saw the signal and made sail for the Bay State, but did not reach her till after the signal was *4hauled down, and after she was within the harbor lines. The plaintiff then offered his services, which were declined, and he gave notice that he should hold the Bay State liable for his fees. We are of opinion that the plaintiff cannot maintain this action for compulsory pilotage, under the statutes.
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Chandler v. DoodyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1869
3Cited by1 opinion
- Perkins v. O'MahoneyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1881