The Silver Star

Citations

• 207 F. 600
• 1913 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1330

Syllabus

<p>Salvage (§ 26*)—Wrecking Services Performed under Contract—Compensation.</p> <p>Where libelant .performed wrecking services in raising a sunken steamer at the request of the owners, using in the work apparatus which was costly, expensive to maintain, and infrequently used, it is entitled to compensation at a rate beyond the customary charge for ordinary maritime services.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—Eor other cases, see Salvage, Cent. Dig. §§ 57-64, 68, 84; Dec. Dig. § 20.*]</p>