UNITED STATES
v.
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. ET AL.
Supreme Court of United States.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Argued March 7, 1952.
Decided April 21, 1952.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
James L. Morrisson argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Perlman, Assistant Attorney General Baldridge, Samuel D. Slade, Roscoe H. Hupper and Ray Rood Allen.
Leonard J. Matteson argued the cause for the Farr Sugar Corporation et al., respondents. With him on the brief were Oscar R. Houston and Richard F. Shaw.
Cletus Keating, Edwin S. Murphy and Louis J. Gusmano submitted on brief for the Belgian Overseas Transport, S. A., respondent.
Supreme Court of United States.
MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court.
Respondents are cargo owners1 who shipped goods on the steamship Nathaniel Bacon owned by petitioner, the United States, and operated as a common carrier of goods for hire. It collided with the Esso Belgium and respondents' cargo was damaged. The ships were also damaged. This litigation was brought in the District Court to determine liability for the damages suffered by...
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