Sinclair Refining Co. v. Sun Oil Co.

MEDINA, District Judge.

The steamship “Patrick J. Hurley” was in collision with the motor-vessel “America Sun” on March 12, 1942. On April 14, 1942 the Sinclair Refining Company, owner of the “Patrick J. Hurley,” libelled the “America Sun” in this Court, and its owner, the Sun Oil Company, appeared as claimant to defend. The parties settled the collision liability by a consent decree, each conceding fault and agreeing to bear half its own damages. A balance was therefore payable to Sinclair Refining Company, the owner of the more seriously damaged ship. Most items of damage the parties agreed…