Luckenbach v. Pierson

Citations

• 168 F. 403
• 1909 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 353

Syllabus

<p>Shipping (§1 52, 58-:*) — CiiAKiiiK—FoRFKmjitE—NoNPAYMUNT of Hibb.</p> <p>.1 claim of a right to forfeit a charter of the steamer Harry Lucken-baeh, for nonpayment of hire, decided adversely to the libellants upon the ground that before there was an actual withdrawal of the steamer, the hire in arrears was tendered. Also hold that as the withdrawal was wrongful, the respondents should offset the damages they suffered thereby against the hire due.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Shipping, Dec. Dig. §§ 52, 58.*</p> <p>Cancellation, surrender, or rescission of charter of vessel, see note to McNear v. Leblond, 61 O. C. A. 569.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Judge.)</p>