Southland Financial Corp. v. Oil Screw Mary Evelyn

WEST, District Judge:

This matter is before the Court on respondents’ motions which, in effect, contest the validity of the preferred ship’s mortgage sued upon by libelant. By their motions, respondents seek to vacate the seizure of the vessel “MARY EVELYN” ; to recover damages for wrongful seizure; to recover attorney fees; and to dismiss libelant’s suit for lack of jurisdiction.

After considering the pleadings and exhibits filed herein, the arguments and briefs of counsel, and the law pertaining hereto, it is concluded that respondents’ motions must be denied.

Respondents, Livingston Doucet…