Legal Opinion
The First National Bank of Chicago, of the Will of Wayne J. Hart, Deceased, Cross-Appellant v. Material Service Corporation, a Corporation, Cross
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided June 1, 1979No. 78-1831, 78-1832PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MARKEY, Chief Judge.
Action in admiralty by the First National Bank of Chicago (Bank), executor of Wayne J. Hart (Hart), who died when his pleasure boat collided with a barge tow operated by Material Service Corporation (Material Service). 1 We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
Background
In a first trial, the district court absolved Material Service of fault, viewing Hart’s imprudent navigation and boat handling as negligence and as the sole cause of the collision. On appeal, this court held Material Service guilty of certain statutory faults and remanded for a new trial. First…
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