The Steamer Syracuse

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1871-11-18

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Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion-of the court. It is unnecessary to consider the evidence relating to the alleged contract of towage, because, if it be true, as the appellant says, that, by special agreement, the canal-boat was being towed at her own risk, nevertheless, the steamer is liable, if, through…

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