Amstar Corp. v. S/S Alexandros T.

BUTZNER, Circuit Judge:

Rule C for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims, as implemented by rule E, provides, among other things, for the arrest of a vessel in an in rem action to enforce a maritime lien. Upon the filing of a complaint and the clerk’s issuance of a warrant, the marshal is authorized to take custody of the vessel.1 The primary question raised in *906this appeal is whether the district court erred by holding that rule C is constitutional. The second issue is whether the district court properly assessed damages for cargo loss. Finding no error of law or fact, we affirm the judgment…