190 F. 597 | S.D.N.Y. | 1911
These are three actions brought against the steamer Good Hope to recover for damage to certain bales of jute consigned to the different libelants, occurring on a voyage from Calcutta to New York. The Good Hope is a steamer of the turret
In the case of Winter and Others against The Good Hope, the sole claim is for 55 bales of jute and 1 bale of jute cuttings lost. I think that the libelants are entitled in the case of those bales to recover then-value, which has been computed to be $369.66 for the consignment to Winter & Smillie, and $332.64 for the consignment to Smith & Fox, assigned to Winter & Smillie, making a total of $702.30, for which, with interest and costs, 1 direct judgment.
In the two other cases, there should be a reference to ascertain the damage, unless counsel agree on the amount.