McAllister v. Lambert Transp. Co.

WARD, Circuit Judge.

The libelant, McAllister, chartered his barge Peerless to the Lambert Transportation Co., Inc., from October 1, 1917, to October 1, 1918. The charter party was the usual harbor charier of demise and contained the following article:

“Seventh. At the expiration of the term .of this charter, said party of the second part shall return the said barge unto the said party of the first part, at the port of New York, free and clear of and from any and all liens which may have been contracted or imposed by reason of the acts of the party of the second part hereto," during the term of…