Compania Maritima Madrilena, S.A. v. MS Dagan

WHITEHURST, Chief Judge.

These causes were brought in Admiralty. One was brought by Compania Marítima Madrileña, S. A., a Spanish corporation with office in Madrid, Spain, and at the time in question the owner of S/S Jarama, against the respondent The M/S Dagan and its owner, Zim Israel Navigation Company, Ltd. The respondent cross-libeled. The other cause was brought by Northern Assurance Company, insurer of the cargo of cement laden on board the M/S Dagan, against the S/S Jarama. Both actions having been combined for trial, and the Court having heard and considered proof offered by all…