Legal Opinion

Fc Wheat Maritime Corporation v. United States

District Court, E.D. Virginia

Decided April 16, 2010No. Civil Action 2:09cv93Published

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RAYMOND A. JACKSON, District Judge.

The Court held a two-day bench trial in the above-captioned case starting on February 2, 2010. Having conducted a trial and thoroughly reviewed the evidence, argument, and records in this case, the Court finds that this case is ripe for decision. For the reasons stated below, the Court awards judgment for Plaintiffs.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 27, 2008, the Captain of the United States Army Corps of Engineers vessel Mobjack fell asleep at the wheel, causing the Mobjack to crash into the Marquessa yacht when it was…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Standard Oil Co. of NJ v. Southern Pacific Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1925
  2. The UmbriaSupreme Court of the United States · 1897
  3. The BaltimoreSupreme Court of the United States · 1869
  4. Freeport Sulphur Company v. The S/s Hermosa, Her Engines, Tackle, Apparel, Furniture, Etc., in Rem, Pansuiza Compania De Navigacion S.A., in PersonamCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
  5. King Fisher Marine Service, Inc. v. The Np Sunbonnet, Her Engines, Etc., and Newpark Marine Services, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984

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