Legal Opinion
In re the Complaint of Franz
District Court, N.D. New York
Decided March 17, 2014No. 1:13-cv-411 (GLS/RFT)PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER
GARY L. SHARPE, Chief Judge.
I. Introduction
Plaintiffs A.P. Franz, Jr., Trustee, as owner, and Buchanan Marine, L.P., as bareboat charterer (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Buchanan”) of the Barge B-252 commenced this action pursuant to the Limitation of Liability Act of 18511 seeking exoneration from or limitation of liability. (Compl., Dkt. No. 1.) Pending is the motion to dismiss2 of claimants Wayne Volk (‘Volk”) and Karen Volk (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Volks”). (Dkt. No. 16.) For the reasons that follow, the motion is denied.
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- Lerner v. Fleet Bank, N.A.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2003
- Sacramento Navigation Co. v. SalzSupreme Court of the United States · 1927
- Ellis v. Cohen & Slamowitz, LLPDistrict Court, N.D. New York · 2010
- M.E.S., Inc. v. SnellCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2013
- Standard Dredging Co. v. KristiansenCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1933
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3Cited by5 opinions
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