Legal Opinion
Walsh Stevedoring Co., Inc. v. M/s Slagen, Her Engines, Tackle, Apparel, Furniture, Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 31, 1966No. 22458_1PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURÍAM:
The M/S SLAGEN, owned by a Norwegian corporation, was time-chartered to Westley Shipping Company, Inc. Walsh Stevedores, at the request of Westley, discharged the cargoes of the SLAGEN and advanced $500 in cash to its master. Westley became hopelessly insolvent and ceased operations, and there remains unpaid the sum of $2,678.-24. For this amount Walsh sought recovery by filing a libel in rem against the ship.
Respondent defended against libellant’s claim on the ground that the vessel had been under a time charter at the time in question, and that the charter, by its express terms,…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- In Re North Atlantic and Gulf Steamship CompanyDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1962
- The Western WaveCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1935
- United States v. S.S. Lucie SchulteCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1965
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