Georgia Co. v. Richfield Oil Co.

(after stating the facts as above).

Compensation for services in rendering assistance to a ship at sea or her eargo, or both, from impending sea peril, when successful and voluntary, is a maritime lien upon the ship or eargo, or both and may be impressed in rem (Admiralty Rule 18 [28 USCA § 723]); and, where the owners or underwriters employ such services, proceedings-in personam against the employer may be had. The Sabine, 101 U. S. 384, 25 L. Ed. 982. There is no authority to proceed against the ship in rem and in personam against1 the employers in the same libeL The Sabine, supra.

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