Legal Opinion
In re the Complaint of Myers
District Court, W.D. New York
Decided October 2, 1989No. CIV-89-519TPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DECISION and ORDER
TELESCA, Chief Judge.
INTRODUCTION
This action arises out of a collision of two pleasure boats on Lake Ontario. Plaintiff seeks to limit his liability for damages resulting from that collision pursuant to 46 U.S.C.App. § 183 (“Section 183” or the “Act”). Section 183 provides limitation of and/or exoneration from liability to the owner of a ship under certain circumstances.
Claimant Paul Lechner was given notice of the complaint pursuant to Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims, and now moves for summary judgment, stating that § 183 does not…
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