The Startle
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Delaware
In Admiralty. Suit against tug to recover for loss of tow. On certificate from the district court for the district of Delaware.
1Opinion of the Court
GRAY, Circuit Judge.
The facts in this case appear to be as follows : Some time in March, 1896, the libelant had a conversation with Capt. Byrne, of the tug Startle, at Delaware City, in which he asked him whether he would tow the libelant’s fleet, consisting'of two scows and twelve or fourteen sturgeon boats, from Delaware City to the mouth of Mispillion creek, when he, the libelant, was ready to go. Capt. Byrne said he would be willing to do so, and asked the price that libelant usually paid for such service. Upon being told, Capt. Byrne said he would be willing to take the tow down for the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Railroad Co. v. ReevesSupreme Court of the United States · 1870
- Hoadley v. Northern Transportation Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1874
- Morrison v. Davis & Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1853
- Kenedy v. The R. D. BibberCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1892
- Roach v. KellySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1899
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