The Orion
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia, at Norfolk; Charles A. Woods, Judge. Suit in admiralty for collision by P. Manolondis, master of the steamship Orion, against John Scully and Thomas J. Scully, partners trading as the Scully Towing & Transportation Line, owners of the barge Scully. Decree for libelant, and respondents appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
ROSE, District Judge.
The Greek steamer Orion and the barge Scully, belonging to the appellants, were in collision on the morning of April 19, 1915. The steamship was damaged, and the necessity of repairing her injuries delayed her sailing 2% days. Her master filed a libel in personam against the appellants. They answered, but ultimately conceded that their barge was solely in fault. A reference was then made. After hearing testimony, the commissioner reported that the damages amounted to $2,468.58, of which $1,575 were for detention, and the remainder represented the cost of repairs and other…
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