The James Hughes

• Decision Date: 01 May 1922
• Docket Number: 307.
• Citation: 281 F. 1021
• Parties: THE JAMES HUGHES.
• Court: U.S. Court of Appeals — Second Circuit

281 F. 1021

THE JAMES HUGHES.

No. 307.

United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

May 1, 1922

Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Libel for collision by Clarence A. Small and others against the steam tug James Hughes, claimed by the A. S. Hughes Towing & Transportation Company, and James C. Davis, as Director General of Railroads, operating the Cape Cod Canal. From a decree holding the Director General primarily liable, and the tug secondarily liable, the Director General appeals. Affirmed.

Alex S. Lyman, of New York City, for appellant.

Alexander & Ash, of New York City (Peter Alexander, of New York City, of counsel), for appellees Small and others.

Hunter, Mead & Cheyney, of New York City (Horace L. Cheyney, of New York City, of counsel), for claimant of the James Hughes.

Before ROGERS, HOUGH, and MANTON, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.

Decree affirmed.