Roberts v. Bark Windermere

Choate, D. J.

This is a libel in rem against a foreign vessel, upon a contract made by the master with the libellant, for labor and services in removing the ballast, while in this port, for the purpose of putting her in condition to receive the cargo for her intended voyage. The libel avers that the services were performed on the credit of the vessel. The owner has appeared as claimant, and excepts to the libel on the following grounds: First, that the same does not state facts sufficient to constitute a maritime lien or cause of aetion herein; second, that the court has no jurisdiction upon…