The Robert M. Thompson
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appeals from the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Suit in admiralty for collision by Smith Shipping Company, Incorporated, owner of the schooner Augusta W. Snow, against the steamship Robert M. Thompson, American Transportation Company, claimant, with cross-libel. Decree for libelant, and claimant appeals.
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Appeals from the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Suit in admiralty for collision by Smith Shipping Company, Incorporated, owner of the schooner Augusta W. Snow, against the steamship Robert M. Thompson, American Transportation Company, claimant, with cross-libel. Decree for libelant, and claimant appeals. The following is the opinion of Mayer, District Judge: These are cross-actions arising out of a collision between the schooner Augusta W. Snow (hereinafter called the Snow) and the steamer Robert M. Thompson (hereinafter called the Thompson) on…
1Opinion of the Court
COXE, Circuit Judge.
[1,2] The District Judge has stated the facts fully and accurately in his opinion and they need not be repeated here except as they bear upon the speed of the Snow. The conclusion of the District Judge is stated at the close of his opinion as follows:
“As the Thompson was clearly at fault, and as the Snow, though going at an excessive rate of speed, was otherwise properly navigated, and as the rate at which the Snow was going did not contribute to the collision, the Snow may have a decree with costs, and in the cross-action a decree dismissing the libel with costs.”
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- The PennsylvaniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Adams v. BoliviaCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1891
- The Rhode IslandU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York · 1883
3Cited by3 opinions
- The SagamoreCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1917
- Adams v. United StatesDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 1921
- Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc. v. The Esso CamdenDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1951