Kernan v. American Dredging Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1958-02-03

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Mr. Justice Brennan delivered the opinion of the Court. In this limitation proceeding brought by the respondent under §§ 183-186 of the Limited Liability Act, R. S. §§ 4281-4289, as amended, 46 U. S. C. §§ 181-196 , the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied the petitioner’s claim for damages filed on behalf of the widow and other dependents of a seam…

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