Bush Co. v. Central R.

Citations

• 130 F. 222
• 1904 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 250

Syllabus

<p>1. Sinking op Carfloat at Float Bridge — Unseawortiiy Condition.</p> <p>Libelant left a carfloat, with nine loaded cars tbereon, at respondent railroad company’s float bridge at Communipaw, N. J. After respondent had removed the three cars on the starboard track, the float listed to port, and sank with the remaining ears. There was a depth of water of about two feet in the float, which was an unusual quantity; and, when the weight was removed from one side, the water flowed to the port side, and added to the weight there. Beld, that it was not respondent’s duty to inspect the float, and, as it was not notified of its condition, and removed the ears in the usual manner, it was not in fault, but the sinking must be attributed to the unseaworthy condition of the float.</p>