Legal Opinion
United States v. Paducah Towing Co.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided November 2, 1982No. 81-5380PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CELEBREZZE, Senior Circuit Judge.
In this admiralty action, Exxon Corporation appeals from a decision of the district court for the Western District of Kentucky holding Exxon completely liable for the damages resulting from an accident on the Ohio River. Paducah Towing Co. filed a petition for exoneration from or limitation of liability for the occurrence. 46 U.S.C. Secs. 181-95. The district court exonerated Paducah Towing from liability and held that it is entitled to contribution or indemnity from Exxon for any damages it is required to pay. Exxon appeals the district court’s decision…
2Cases cited65 opinions
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3Cited by21 opinions
- Paducah Towing Company, Inc. v. Paducah Towing Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1982
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- In the Matter of Estate of FosterCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1989
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