Anthony O'boyle, Inc. v. The Tug Robin Hood

ABRUZZO, District Judge.

On November 13, 1951, an interlocutory decree was entered holding both respondents, the tug Robin Hood and Dynamic, equally responsible for damages sustained by the steel tank barge, Russell No. 21, in a collision that occurred on August 24,1944, more than ten years ago. There had been a delay of seven years, from the date of the collision to the trial of the libel.

The Commissioner appointed by the Court held hearings on August 25, 1953, September 22, 1954, September 30, 1954, October 8, 1954, October 22, 1954, Oeto-bér 29, 1954, and November 19, 1954. *272His report was…