Butler v. Boston & Savannah Steamship Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1889-04-22

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Mr. Justice Bradley delivered the opinion of the court. • We will first consider the principal point taken in the cause of damage, instituted by the appellants, to which the owners of the steamship pleaded the pendency of- the proceedings in the cause of limited liability; and will then discuss the questions presented in 'both causes;, and those which are pec…

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