Richfield Oil Co. v. Curry

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

Two libels were filed against the oil tanker Kekoskee, belonging to the Richfield Oil Company, one on behalf of the crew of the Georgia, a small tug, and the other on behalf of tho tug itself, for having salvaged the vessel from fire.

Tho two cases wore consolidated. A decree was entered for the sum of $6,250 for the five members of the crew of the Georgia and $4,750 to the tug Georgia. Appellants claim that the allowance is excessive. The appellees contend that the award was not excessive, and while the proctors for the tug Georgia express the opinion that the proportion…