Meyers v. The America

Citations

• 38 F. 256
• 1889 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53

Syllabus

<p>Shipping — Liability for Tort.</p> <p>While the libelants' vessel, B., was tied up at a wharf, the N., a much larger vessel, was made fast to the wharf, close to and outside of the B., where the water was of such depth that thfe 1ST. was certain to ground with low tide. Held that, the N. having grounded and listed over towards the wharf, her owners were liable for damages resulting to the B. from being caught between the Ñ. and the wharf, and held until the rising tide covered her.</p>