Harrison v. Hughes

Citations

• 119 F. 997
• 1903 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 399

Syllabus

<p>1. Cancellation oe Charter Party—Libel by Master—Damages.</p> <p>A libelant, as master of a vessel, should not be allowed to recover damages for loss resulting to its owners from tbe cancellation of a charter party, where the libel does not claim damages therefor, or mention such charter party; but the court may in such ease allow an amendment of the interlocutory decree and, if necessary, refer the case to a commissioner to deal with the subject-matter of such amendment.</p> <p>2. Same—Detention of Vessel—Interest.</p> <p>Interest can in the sound discretion of the court be allowed as part of the damages for the detention of a vessel for repairs where the libelant is entitled to damages on account of such detention, and should be allowed in the absence of special circumstances rendering it inequitable.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>