Zincke v. Witthoff

Knowledge of the alleged transfer of cargo by respondents is not brought home to the libelant. To shift responsibility for the demurrage claimed this fact should be made dear. The respondents were dealt with as owners throughout. They were looked to for the freight, and they paid it. This point presents no difficulty, and may be dismissed without further remark.

There was delay in reaching the wharf. The respondents admit liability to the extent of one day. I think another should be allowed for detention at this time. The evidence seems to require it, though there is some conflict between the…