Legal Opinion
United States v. Guess
District Court, E.D. Louisiana
Decided December 23, 1891PublishedCited by 4 opinions
In Admiralty. libel-of information against C. M. Guess to recover a penalty for carrying passengers on a steam-tug not inspected or licensed to carry passengers.
1Opinion of the CourtHillings, J.
This case is submitted on the libel of information, and tiie answer and tlie afíidavits and depositions taken under a commission. .The suit is for a penalty of 8500 for a violation of the Revised Statutes, in this: That the steam-tug of the defendant, the Black Prince—
“Being an American vessel propelled by steam, and not being a public vessel of tlie United States, or of any other country, and not being a ferry-boat or a boat propelled in whole or in part by steam for navigating canals, was engaged in navigating waters of the United States which are common highways of commerce, and open to…
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