THE CONTINENTAL


81 U.S. 345 (1871)

14 Wall. 345

THE CONTINENTAL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. C. Donohue, C.R. Ingersoll, and J.S. Beach, for the appellants.

Messrs. E.H. Owen and T.C. Doolittle, contra.


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Ships and vessels are held liable for damage occasioned by collision, either on account of the culpable neglect or complicity, direct or indirect, of their owners, or on account of the negligence, unskilfulness, or carelessness of those employed in their control and navigation. When employed in navigation ships and vessels should...

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