U.S. v Carroll Towing
CASE BRIEF
CAPTION / CITATION: U.S. v. Carroll Towing 159 F. 2D 169 (2d. Cir. 1947)
The Connors Company owned a barge. It was being towed by a tugboat owned by Carroll Towing (and operated by Grace Line). Carroll Towing towed the barge in a negligent manner. It broke free, drifted around for a while, hit another barge and then sank.
FACTS: The trial court found Grace Line and Carroll Towing liable for negligence in the incident. Carroll argued that Connors was partially responsible, and therefore should bear some of the costs (contributory negligence) because the Connor's barge did not have anyone on board during the...
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