Washington Marine Co. v. Rainier Mile & Lumber Co.
District Court, D. Oregon
In Admiralty. Suit by the Washington Marine Company, as owner of the steamer Washington, against the Rainier Mill & Lumber Company. Decree for libelant.
1Opinion of the Court
WOLVERTON, District Judge.
This is a libel to recover demur-rage for detention of the steamer Washington caused by the alleged failure of respondent to receive and take certain cargoes of lumber from the ship’s side so as to enable the libelant to discharge the cargoes within the lay days specified in the charter parties under which the cargoes were carried; also, a small amount, to wit, $28.70, for wages of stevedores working overtime. The lumber was shipped to be delivered under two charter parties of date, respectively, March 12, 1907, and April 24, 1907. Demurrage is claimed for one-half…
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