Leary v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1872-11-25

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Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court. There is no doubt that under some-forms of a charter-party the charterer becomes the owner of the vessel chartered for the voyage or service stipulated, and consequently becomes subject to the duties and responsibilities of ownership. Whether in any particula…

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