Union Oil Co. v. The "H. C. Jefferson"

BARD, District Judge.

This case comes before the court at this time on respondents’ exceptions to.the libel.

Libellant brought suit to recover for damages suffered by its ship Deroche in a collision with the Pennsylvania Sun, which collision was allegedly caused by the negligence of those in charge of the H. C. Jefferson, a tugboat engaged in docking the Deroche at the time. Libellant paid the owners of the Pennsylvania Sun for the damages to that ship and therefore claims *614reimbursement from the respondents as well as relief for damages to the Deroche.

Respondents have filed thirteen exceptions…