Legal Opinion
United States v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided April 21, 1952No. 450PublishedCited by 86 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Black
Respondents are cargo owners1 who shipped goods on the steamship Nathaniel Bacon owned by petitioner, the United States, and operated as a common carrier of goods for hire. It collided with the Esso Belgium and respondents’ cargo was damaged. The ships were also damaged. This litigation was brought in the District Court to determine liability for the damages suffered by the cargo owners and for the physical damage caused the ships. It was agreed in the District Court that:(a) The collision was due to negligent navigation by employees of both ships. The cargo owners were in no way at fault.(b)…
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