Conners Marine Co. v. Manhattan Lighterage Co., 457.

Decision Date06 July 1937
Docket NumberNo. 457.,457.
Citation91 F.2d 1011
PartiesCONNERS MARINE CO., Appellant, v. MANHATTAN LIGHTERAGE CO., Appellee. AMERICAN MOLASSES CO., Appellee, v. THE SEATRAIN HAVANA, Seatrain Lines, Inc., Appellee, Conners Marine Co., Inc., Appellant.
CourtU.S. Court of Appeals — Second Circuit

Thomas A. McDonald, of New York City, for appellant.

Burlingham, Veeder, Clark & Hupper and John L. Galey, all of New York City, for Manhattan Lighterage Co.

Kirlin, Campbell, Hickox, Keating & McGrann and Edwin Sere Murphy, all of New York City, for the Seatrain Havana and Seatrain Lines, Inc.

Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, of New York City, for American Molasses Co.

Before L. HAND, AUGUSTUS N. HAND, and CHASE, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.

Decree (16 F.Supp. 22), affirmed.

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