Exner Sand & Gravel Corp. v. Petterson Lighterage & Towing Corp.

RAYFIEL, District Judge.

The libelant sued to recover a judgment for the damage sustained by its barge, Florence E., which had been chartered to the respondent in good condition, and returned damaged.

An interlocutory decree was entered herein by Judge Galston on January 25, 1955, pursuant to a stipulation between the parties. It provided that the libelant recover from the respondent the damages sustained by it, together with interest and costs, and that the matter be referred to Harry E. Yerkes, Jr. Esq., as Special Commissioner, to ascertain and compute the amount of the damage sustained by…