Legal Opinion
Sunken Treasure, Inc. v. Unidentified, Wrecked, & Abandoned Vessel
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided July 14, 1994No. Civ. A. No. 1991/263PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrotman, District Judge
OPINION
This matter is before the Court on the Government of the Virgin Islands' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint in rem against the defendant vessel and, concomitantly, on the United States' Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment. For reasons addressed below, the respective motions to dismiss will be granted.
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Sunken Treasure, Inc. (hereinafter "STI") is a Florida corporation engaged in the business of raising sunken ships, their remains, and treasure from the ocean floor. In 1991, STI commenced preparation for salvage operations in the Estate Salt…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- Panama Railroad v. JohnsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1924
- Florida Department of State v. Treasure Salvors, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Just v. ChambersSupreme Court of the United States · 1941
- Columbus-America Discovery Group v. Atlantic Mutual InsuranceCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1992
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