United States v. Powell Bros. Barge No. 128

MEHRTENS, District Judge.

This is an action for property damage to an aqueduct or water pipeline incurred by libelant, United States of America, as a result of a'Collision between respondent Powell Bros., Inc.’s barge and the aqueduct. The respondent’s barge was never seized. Respondent impleaded the tug owner and operator, George C. Clark, and the tug “SEMINOLE.” The cause came on for trial, and the Court, having considered the pleadings and the evidence, makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law:

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. Libelant, United States of America (USA), at all material…