Phelps v. The Cecelia Ann

PARKER, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from a decree in admiralty dismissing on the ground of laches a libel and intervening libel filed against the motor boat “Cecelia Ann” for materials, labor and repairs in the amount of $3,61.67 and $423.67 respectively. The materials, labor and repairs were furnished in July 1949. The libel and intervening libel were filed more than two years later. At the time the repairs were made and the labor and materials furnished, the boat was the property of one Burrus. It was sold to the present owner, who paid full value for it with no knowledge or notice of any…