Legal Opinion
Atlantic Refining Co. v. Moller
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided December 20, 1943No. 56PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Black
While lying at anchor in the channel of the Delaware River the tanker “Bohemian Club,” owned by the petitioner, was struck by the motor vessel “Laura Maersk,” owned by the respondent. Damage to each vessel resulted, for which the respective owners sought recovery in this admiralty proceeding. The District Court found that the collision was caused by the excessive rate of speed at which the “Laura Maersk” was proceeding down the channel, rendered judgment for the full amount of damages inflicted upon the “Bohemian Club,” and dismissed the cross-libel of respondent against the “Bohemian Club.”…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- The" North Star"Supreme Court of the United States · 1882
- The Schooner Catharine v. DickinsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1855
- The CayugaSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
- The EuropeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1911
- The CaldyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1907
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3Cited by22 opinions
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- United States v. Ohio Valley Company, Inc., in Personam, and M/v John Fitzgerald, Her Engines, Tackle, Appurtenances, Etc., in RemCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1975
- Martug Towing Co. v. Eastern Transp. Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1945
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