Zerega v. Gee

S.D. New York

Zerega v. Gee

30 F. Cas. 930

District Court, S.D. New York·Decided April 15, 1858·Published

Opinion

Held

(BETTS, District Judge):

That the ship owners were not liable for the damage to the iron without proof that the rust was received on board, and for want of proper stowage and care.

Decree for the full freight, with leave, however, on application of the respondents, to open the case for further proofs to the want of due care and attention by the master to the cargo, or in stowing the iron or soda ash on board.

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Held

(BETTS, District Judge):

That the ship owners were not liable for the damage to the iron without proof that the rust was received on board, and for want of proper stowage and care.

Decree for the full freight, with leave, however, on application of the respondents, to open the case for further proofs to the want of due care and attention by the master to the cargo, or in stowing the iron or soda ash on board.

Zerega v. Gee, 30 F. Cas. 930 (S.D.N.Y. 1858).

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