Buxton Limitida v. Rederi

LEIBELL, District Judge.

Claimants and respondents move for an order “dismissing the libel on the ground *441that the said libel was not filed within the time limited by law for the commencement of an action thereon.” The libel is for damages to a shipment of eight automobiles transported on the S. S. “Argentino” from the port of New York to the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is alleged that the automobiles were not delivered in like good order as when shipped. The bill of lading contained the following clause: “8A. Written notice of claim for loss or damage must be given to this carrier or…