United States v. The M/V Martin & Barge MOS-101

SCHNACKENBERG, Circuit Judge.

United States of America, herein sometimes referred to as libelant, commenced an action in the district court by filing a libel in rem against the M/V Martin and Barge MOS-101, their engines, tackle, apparel and furniture, based upon a cause of collision, civil and maritime. Thereafter, Martin Oil Service, Inc., an Illinois corporation, appeared as' owner of said vessel and filed an answer and exceptive *852allegations to the libel, as well as a cross-libel.

The court without a jury tried the case and entered a judgment in favor of libel-ant,1 and against the…