Oldman-Magee Boiler Works, Inc. v. Ocean & Inland Transportation Co.

Sears, J.:

The defendant Frank Huckabone, the owner of a steam tug, chartered the vessel for three months to the defendant Ocean & Inland Transportation Co., Inc., for towing service in New York harbor, Hudson river, New York State canals and tributaries. The charter party was executed in New York city where the charterer maintained an office. By the terms of the charter party the charterer was given full control over the tug and was to pay all expenses except that the owner agreed to maintain the boat’s hull and machinery in a thoroughly efficient state during the charter term and in the…