Legal Opinion
United States v. Tug Ramrod
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 17, 1975No. 73-3984PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:
This case involves liability for damage to two special-purpose barges owned by the United States. The damage was incurred in a collision with a bridge when the barge was in tow, concededly caused by the negligence of the towing tugs. The owners of the tugs brought actions for limitation of liability. The United States, which had libeled one of the tugs, counterclaimed against the owners for damages of $94,000. All cases arising from the collision were consolidated for trial, and in all actions summary judgments were given for the tugs and their owners. The United States…
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- No. 73--3984Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975