Guerard v. The Lovspring

ON REHEARING.

(June 11, 1890.)

Simonton, J.

In deference to the earnest conviction of libelant’s proctor, for whom the court entertains great respect, and in view of. the importance of this case to the trade of this port, a rehearing has been granted, and the questions at issue exhaustively discussed.

Is the bark responsible for the sinking of the lighter, attached to her byr lines, and loaded with rock intended to be a part of her cargo? What is the effect of her master’s receipt for the lighter in good order? The charter-party made between the owners of the bark and the charterer, for whom…