Legal Opinion
Carl Sawyer, Inc. v. Poor the Monarch of Nassau
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 5, 1950No. 12810PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLER, Circuit Judge.
The motor vessel, Monarch of Nassau, rammed a hole in the excursion vessel, Fire Island, while the latter was moored to the pier in the harbor oí Miami, with the result that the Fire Island became a total loss with the exception oí her diesel engine, which was disposed of for $1,000. The libel sought damages in excess of $200,000. The answer admitted liability for the collision and the sole question involved was the measure of damages, for the ascertainment of which the Court appointed a commissioner who, after taking the testimony of many boatmen, marine surveyors,…
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