Legal Opinion
Union Oil Co. of Cal. v. the San Jacinto
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided December 5, 1972No. 71-900PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Rehnquist
While proceeding up the Columbia River, the oil tanker S. S. Santa Maria, bareboat chartered by petitioner, was struck by a barge owned by respondent Oliver J. Olson & Co. The barge was being towed by the tugboat San Ja-cinto, owned by respondent Star & Crescent Towboat Co. Both vessels were damaged. Petitioner commenced this admiralty action for damages to the Santa Maria, and respondent cross-libeled for damages to the barge. The District Court found the collision resulted solely from *141negligence on the part of the crew of the San Jacinto, and dismissed the cross-libel. 304 F. Supp. 519…
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