Legal Opinion
Stall & McDermott v. The Southern Cross
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 8, 1952No. 13655PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BORAH, Circuit Judge.
The libel in this case was filed by Stall & McDermott against the tug Southern Cross and her owner, Grizzafi Towing Company, to recover for the loss of the quarterboat Lorraine while in tow of the Southern Cross.
The libel alleged that the sinking was caused by the negligence of the tug Southern Cross in towing the quarterboat Lorraine at an excessive rate of speed and because those in charge of the navigation of the tug neglected and refused to heed the signals of the Lorraine’s attendant when the tow was in distress. The answer denied the negligence charged and…
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- The Atlantic CityCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1917
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