Thames Towboat Co. v. the Schooner "Francis McDonald"
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL PROM THE DISTRICT COURT OP THE UNITED STATES POR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OP NEW YORK. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McReynolds
The libel was dismissed for want of jurisdiction and the cause is here on that question only.
Seeking to recover for alleged supplies furnished and repairs made to the schooner “Francis McDonald” appellant libeled the vessel in United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Under a definite contract the Palmer Shipbuilding Com-, pany began construction of the schooner at Groton, Connecticut, and launched the hull. That company found itself unable to proceed further,, thereupon appellant agreed with the owner to complete the work and for such purpose the hull was towed to its yard…
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