Legal Opinion
Beiswenger Enterprises Corp. v. Carletta
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided June 27, 1996No. 95-2272PublishedCited by 105 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ANDERSON, Circuit Judge:
Appellant Beiswenger Enterprises Corporation (“BEC”), the owner of the MTV “Skyrider Express,” brought this admiralty action under the Limitation of Vessel Owner’s Liability Act, 46 App.U.S.C. § 181 et seq. (the “Limitation Act”). This statute, originally enacted by Congress in 1851, limits a vessel owner’s liability for any damages arising from a maritime accident to the value of the vessel and its freight, provided that the accident occurred without such owner’s “privity or knowledge.” 46 App.U.S.C. § 183(a). 1 When BEC filed its petition seeking limited liability,…
2Cases cited30 opinions
- Larry Bonner v. City of Prichard, AlabamaCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1981
- Langnes v. GreenSupreme Court of the United States · 1931
- Norwich Co. v. WrightSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
- Lake Tankers Corp. v. HennSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
- Waring v. ClarkeSupreme Court of the United States · 1847
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3Cited by105 opinions
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