Jones v. Texaco Panama, Inc.

JACK M. GORDON, District. Judge.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

This civil action arises out of the collision between the trawler LITTLE CHIP and the oil tanker SS TEXACO OHIO. Trial of the case was held on October 8, 1976, after which the parties were afforded the opportunity to present additional briefs. The Court then took the matter under submission.

Based on the evidence adduced at trial and the law applicable to the case, the Court now makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW.

FINDINGS OF FACT

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The F/V LITTLE CHIP is a 63-foot long shrimp trawler of 93.5 gross…