Legal Opinion
Verrett v. McDonough Marine Service
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 31, 1983No. 82-3001PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Per curiam
In this personal injury action arising Under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688, and the General Maritime Law, appellant, Superior Oil Company (Superior), and cross-appellant, Boudreaux Towing Co. (Boudreaux), challenge the district court’s finding of negligence on their parts, of no contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff-appellee, Verrett, the district court’s dismissal of their respective cross-claims for indemnity, and its assessment of the percentages of fault and of damages. In addition, Boudreaux contests the district court’s denying it limitation of liability. Because we find…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Stevens v. the White CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1932
- Raymond Leger, Cross-Appellant v. Drilling Well Control, Inc., Dresser Offshore Services, Inc., Cross-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
- Farrell Lines Inc. v. JonesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
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- Graham v. Milky Way Barge, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1987
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