Richardson & Sons, Ltd. v. Jenkins S. S. Co.

MOORMAN, Circuit Judge.

This is a libel in rem against a cargo of barley shipped under charter agreement in the barge “Alexander Maitland” from Ft. William, Ontario, to Port Huron, Michigan. The cargo was loaded by the charterer, the McLaughlin Grain Company, Limited. Bills of lading were issued by the master stating that the destination of the grain was Port Huron, Mich., for export to the United Kingdom. The Grand Trunk Elevator was designated 'in the bills as the care party at Port Huron. The barge arrived at Port Huron in tow and was made fast alongside the Grand Trunk Elevator on December…