International Nav. Co. v. The St. Paul
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appeal from the District Court óf the United States for the Southern District of New York. These are two salvage suits growing out of the stranding of the American Line Steamship St. Paul in January and February, 1897. The first action is in rem against the steamer and her freight moneys, and the second is in personam to recover salvage in respect to her cargo.
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Appeal from the District Court óf the United States for the Southern District of New York. These are two salvage suits growing out of the stranding of the American Line Steamship St. Paul in January and February, 1897. The first action is in rem against the steamer and her freight moneys, and the second is in personam to recover salvage in respect to her cargo. The two actions were tried together in the district court, Southern district of New York, the testimony being given in open court, resulting in salvage awards of §131,012.48 against the vessel and of §28,987.52 against the cargo. The…
1Opinion of the Court
LACOMBE, Circuit Judge.
It will be unnecessary to write a long opinion in tbis case. The district judge bas made an elaborate and careful presentation of the facts, as to most of which there is no dispute. The authorities bearing upon the question, “What amount should be awarded as salvage?” will be found in the opinion in The Lamingtou, handed down herewith, and in the note hied with that opinion. 86 Fed. 675. It will be sufficient briefly to refer to the following points presented on the briefs:
1. The argument has taken a scope far beyond the limits of discussion warranted by these appeals.…
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