Interocean Ships, Inc. v. Samoa Gases

Order Requiring Further Briefing:

I. INTRODUCTION

On May 2, 1994, we issued a decision finding defendant Samoa Gases ("Samoa Gases") liable in a products liability case arising out of an explosion on a ship. Its liability was measured at $47,455.96 plus 6% post-judgment interest. On June 21, 1995, Samoa Gases paid $51,963.69 to the court registry with the intention of satisfying this judgment. A notice of satisfaction of judgment was filed on that same day. Pursuant to the court order, Samoa Gases paid the $51,963.69 to the plaintiff Interocean Ships, Inc. ("Interocean") by way of cashier's…