Legal Opinion
East-West Towing Co. v. National Marine Service, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 12, 1969No. 27434PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
This case arises from a collision on the Mississippi River involving the tug Midwest Cities, owned by National Marine Service, Inc. (National), and the tug Cecelia R. As a result of this collision the tank barge Alamo 700, a part of the Cecelia R’s tow, suffered physical damage and the loss of a part of its cargo. East-West Towing Company and Alamo Water Transportation Company, owners and operators of the Cecelia R and her tow filed suit against the Midwest Cities and National in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Tenneco Oil Company, owners of the Alamo…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- East-West Towing Company and Alamo Water Transportation Company, Libelants-Appellees v. National Marine Service, Inc., and the M/v Midwest Cities, Her Engines, Etc., Tenneco Oil Company, Libelant-Appellee v. National Marine Service, Inc., and the M/v Midwest Cities, Her Engines, Etc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969