Ross v. Central R. R. of New Jersey
District Court, S.D. New York
In Admiralty. Libel in personam for damages alleged to have been done by the steamer Asbury Park, owned by respondent, to several scows of libelant, on different occasions by the heavy swells created by the rapid passage of this steamer while navigating the upper and lower New York harbors or bays, and in passing the Narrows from the one to the other.
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In Admiralty. Libel in personam for damages alleged to have been done by the steamer Asbury Park, owned by respondent, to several scows of libelant, on different occasions by the heavy swells created by the rapid passage of this steamer while navigating the upper and lower New York harbors or bays, and in passing the Narrows from the one to the other. The respondent on the trial and in its brief says: •‘The eight several causes of action were united in one suit against the respondent in personam, pursuant to an understanding had between the parties for tlieir mutual convenience. No question…
1Opinion of the CourtRay, District Judge
(after stating the facts). The evidence shows to my satisfaction that the steamer Asbury Park, running on regular trips from Pier 8, city of New York, to and from Atlantic Highlands, especially when running at speed with the tide, under ordinary conditions causes very heavy swells — swells dangerous to scows in tow of steam tugs or lying still, when within' reach or the influence of these swells. She is the largest and most speedy of three steamers run by defendant on this line in these harbors, and quite powerful. Whether these.swells are the result of her speed, or of her speed and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- The Asbury ParkDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1905
- The Asbury ParkDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1905
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