Hawgood & Avery Transit Co. v. Meaford Transp. Co.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appeals from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan; Arthur J. Tuttle, Judge. Suit in admiralty for collision by the Meaford Transportation Company, owner of the steamer Bothnia, against the steamer S. S. Curry, the Hawgood & Avery Transit Company, claimant, and Ellen- Williams, administratrix of the estate of William Arthur Williams, deceased, intervener. Decrees for libelant and intervener, and claimant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
KNAPPEN, Circuit Judge.
The steamer Bothnia, owned by the Meaford Transportation Company, suffered collision in the St. Clair river with the steamer Curry, owned by the Hawgood & Avery Transit Company, resulting in the sinking of the Bothnia and the death of one of her crew. The Bothnia’s owner filed libel (No. 2741) on account of damages to the ship and her cargo and the losses incurred by members of her crew. The administratrix of the deceased seaman filed libel (No. 2811) to recover for his death, right of action for negligent injuries causing death being given by the Michigan statute. 3…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Weeks v. Wilson Transit Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1894
- Bradley v. SullivanCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1913
- The E. M. PeckCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1915
3Cited by4 opinions
- Australia Transit Co. v. Lehigh Valley Transp. Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1916
- Great Lakes Towing Co. v. American Shipbuilding Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1917
- Colonial Nav. Co. v. United StatesDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1926
- Erie R. v. HansenCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1919