IRA S. BUSHEY & SONS v. STANDARD OIL CO.

Nos. 204, 205, Dockets 22278, 22279.

197 F.2d 788 (1952)

IRA S. BUSHEY & SONS, Inc., v. STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA et al. RED STAR BARGE LINE, Inc., v. STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA et al.

United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit.

Decided May 23, 1952.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mark W. Maclay and Lyeth & Voorhees, all of New York City, for appellant.

Leo F. Hanan and Macklin, Speer, Hanan & McKernan, all of New York City, for Red Star Towing & Transp. Co.

Foley & Martin, New York City, Christopher E. Heckman, Edward J. Ryan, New York City, of counsel, for libellants.

Before L. HAND, AUGUSTUS N. HAND and CHASE, Circuit Judges.


L. HAND, Circuit Judge.

The Standard Oil Company of California, the owner of the tanker, "Tuttle," appeals from two decrees in the admiralty, holding its vessel solely liable for a collision in the Kill van Kull, on April 1, 1947, between it and three barges in tow of the tug, "Flushing." The opinion of Byers, J., 99 F.Supp. 63, 69, states the facts and issues with care and detail and we shall assume an acquaintance with it in...

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