Clark Terminals of Boston, Inc. v. United States

FORD, District Judge.

Libellant here excepts to the answers of respondent on the ground that they fail to set forth with distinctness and detail the facts as to the collision involved in these cases so that libellant can ascertain the contentions it will be required to meet at the trial. The libels allege that a vessel owned by respondent, as a result of negligent operation, collided with and damaged a pier in Boston, of which libellant was lessee, and for the repair and maintenance of which it was responsible. Respondent’s answers consist of a reply, paragraph by paragraph, to allegations of…