Norman v. Waterman S. S. Corp.

THOMAS, District Judge.

This cause presents a libel against the respondent as owner and operator of the S.S. Wild Ranger. Libelants seek recovery in the amount of $8,480, claiming damage to a cargo of used trucks.

*591On or about August 13, 1948, respondent loaded aboard the Wild Ranger at the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, fifty-five war-surplus used army trucks, for shipment to Mobile, Alabama. The trucks were discharged in Mobile on or about August 20, 1948.

E. R. Norman, Jr., consignee in the bill of lading, in whose name the libel was originally brought, testified: That he made a trip to San…