Hastorf v. Moore

BBOWN, District Judge.

The damage done by getting the stern of the scow aground on the spiles above the abutment of the bridge, arose from hauling her stern back and inshore by the men who were unloading her; and this was done no doubt for their convenience in unloading. By the charter or hire of the scow, she was under the direction and control of the respondent in discharging the stone. It was the respondent’s duty to give her a safe berth, and any change of position for, the purpose of unloading, was within the control of the respondent or of the person or persons with’ whom the respondent…