Legal Opinion
Hellenic Lines, Ltd. v. Prudential Lines, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided March 22, 1984No. 82-2071PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHAPMAN, Circuit Judge:
This case arises out of the collision between the M/V Hellenic Carrier (the Hellenic) and the S/S Lash Atlántico (the Atlántico) in international waters off the coast of North Carolina. The district court apportioned 80% of the fault for the collision to Prudential Lines, Inc., owner of the Atlántico, and 20% to Hellenic Lines, Ltd., owner of the Hellenic. The district court also found that Hellenic Lines was entitled to limit its liability, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 183 (1976), to its interest in its vessel and the vessel’s freight. Prudential Lines appeals both the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- The PennsylvaniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Hogge v. SS YORKMARDistrict Court, D. Maryland · 1977
- Puamier v. BARGE BT 1793District Court, E.D. Virginia · 1974
- W. E. Valliant & Co. v. Rayonier, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1944
- Amoco Transport Co. v. S/S MASON LYKESDistrict Court, S.D. Texas · 1982
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3Cited by26 opinions
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- Ching Sheng Fishery Co., Ltd. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1997
- United States Fire Insurance v. Allied Towing Corp.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1992
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