General American Transp. Corp. v. The Patricia Chotin

WRIGHT, District Judge.

This is an action to recover for damages to two pile clusters at the libelant’s dock in the Houston Ship Channel caused by the Tug Patricia Chotin and her tow. The damage took place on December 8, 1946. This libel was not filed until December 7, 1948, and respondent has incorporated a plea of laches in its answer to this libel. The issues of fact and law having come on to be heard on the pleadings and proofs of the parties, and due deliberation having been had, the Court now makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Findings of Fact

1. At all times…