Bowler v. Ahlo

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, J.

The libellant let the schooner “Mahimahi” to one Ho Pai Yet for the term of six months from June 15, 1894, for the sum of $125 per month, the charterer to bear the expenses of manning, repairing and furnishing the vessel (with certain exceptions) and at the expiration of the term to “surrender and yield up the said schooner to the said party of the first part (libellant) in as good condition as she now is, ordinary use and wear excepted.” The libellee, Ahlo, joined in the charter-party guaranteeing the payment of the $125 per month and the faithful performance…