SAVAS v. THE SS CAPT. JOHN C.

No. 7783.

182 F.Supp. 641 (1960)

Frank SAVAS, individually and T/A World Wide Engineering Company, Libellant, v. THE SS CAPT. JOHN C., her boilers, engines, tackle, apparel and furniture, in rem, and Maria Trading Corporation and Associated Bulk Cargo, S. A., in personam, Respondents.

United States District Court E. D. Virginia, Norfolk Division.

April 6, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Seawell, McCoy, Winston & Dalton, Carter B. S. Furr, Norfolk, Va., for libellant.

Baird, Crenshaw & Lanning, Francis N. Crenshaw, Norfolk, Va., for Maria Trading Corp.

Vandeventer, Black & Meredith, Hugh S. Meredith, Norfolk, Va., for Associated Bulk Cargo.


HOFFMAN, District Judge.

On August 10, 1956, at 2:47 p. m., libellant filed an in rem libel against the steamship Capt. John C., formerly the Steamship Maro. A monition was issued but the Marshal was unable to attach the vessel that afternoon at anchorage due to a sudden storm. The vessel was actually arrested at 7:30 a. m. on Saturday, August 11, while at anchorage. The master of the vessel filed a claim for same on Monday, August 13, in behalf of the owners...

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