Travelers Indemnity Co. v. United States

This case is before the court on cross-motions for summary judgment, but the parties have stipulated the facts and wish us to decide on the basis of the stipulation. Both sides have filed briefs but waive oral argument. We may there*868fore dispose of the case without having to consider if there is any issue of relevant fact.

The suit is to recover the cost of cleaning up an oil spill and we have jurisdiction under 33 U.S.C. §1321. Liberal Market, Inc. (Liberal), is a wholesale meat distributor. Under a policy of insurance, Travelers has reimbursed the actual cost that Liberal incurred,…