Legal Opinion

James J. Alleman and Shirley Alleman v. Bunge Corporation v. Republic Insurance Co.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided December 19, 1984No. 84-3209PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

REAVLEY, Circuit Judge:

Bunge Corp. and Insurance Co. of North America (hereinafter referred to collectively as Bunge) appeal a summary judgment in favor of eight insurance companies. 1 Bunge attempts to base this appeal on 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(3) (1982), which permits appeal of interlocutory decrees in admiralty cases. Because this appeal is not from a maritime action and no other jurisdiction exists, we dismiss the appeal.

James and Shirley Alleman brought suit in Louisiana state court to recover for personal injuries that resulted from James’ falling in an open hole on a grain barge while…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Romero v. International Terminal Operating Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1959
  2. Charlie Gaitor v. Peninsular & Occidental Steamship Company, Blue Steamship Company, and Shaw Brothers Shipping CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1961
  3. T.N.T. Marine Service, Inc. v. Weaver Shipyards & Dry Docks, Inc., in Personam, and Against the Tug Ocean Wind, Her Engines, Tackle, Etc., in Rem.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
  4. Curtis T. Bynum v. Patterson Truck Lines, Inc., Atchafalaya Industries, Inc., U. S. Steel Corporation and Ohio Barge Line, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
  5. Julius John Boudeloche, Highlands Insurance Company, Intervenor v. Tnemec Company, Inc., Brown & Root, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982

3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Morris v. Princess Cruises, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2001
  2. Victor C. Baris v. Sulpicio Lines, Inc., Caltex Petroleum, Inc., Caltex Petroleum Corporation, and Caltex Oil CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1991
  3. Kevin Wingerter v. Chester Quarry CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1999
  4. Trentacosta v. Frontier Pacific Aircraft Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987
  5. Trentacosta v. Frontier Pacific Aircraft Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987

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