Charles Nelson Co. v. United States

HUTCHESON, District Judge.

This is a libel to recover damages caused by the act of the Eldena in colliding with the Griffdu while she was at anchor in the anchorage grounds off Bolivar Roads.

The evidence establishes clearly that the collision and consequent damage to the Griffdu was the fault of the Eldena in colliding with her, and that the Griffdu was wholly without fault. It follows that libelant should have a decree fixing liability, and that the United States should recover nothing bn its cross-libel.

The disputed questions in the case arise out of the issues tendered on the petition of…