Legal Opinion
Smith v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided May 3, 1965No. 9704PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALBERT V. BRYAN, Circuit Judge.
In this maritime cause the question is whether, in its contract with the United States for the management of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Potomac, Marine Transport Lines was an “agent” within the intent of the Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 781-782. The decisive term appears in the following proviso which is engrafted by and upon that act from the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 741, 745, both allowing an in personam libel against the United States:
“ * * -x- Provided, That where a remedy is provided by this chapter it shall hereafter be exclusive of…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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3Cited by29 opinions
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