Conners Marine Co. v. Besson & Co.

MANTON, Circuit Judge.

Appellee owns a coalyard on the bank of the Hudson River, at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. There is a bulkhead extending along the front of the yard at which boats can discharge cargoes consigned to it. A short pier, owned by' the appellee, extends from the south end of this bulkhead and there is a breakwater at the north end. Appellant’s scow, loaded with a cargo of coal consigned to appellee, was landed by a tug at the end of the pier. Vessels consigned to appellee were of necessity left at the end of this pier because they could only be pulled into the unloading berth by means…