CORYELL v. PHIPPS, 317 U.S. 406 (1943)

CORYELL ET AL. v. PHIPPS ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT. No. 246. Argued December 15, 1942. Decided January 4, 1943. 1. Revised Statutes § 4283 — the limitation of liability provision — should be administered liberally. P. 411. 2. An individual owner of a vessel who selects […]

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317 U.S. 406

317 U.S. 406 317 U.S. 406 63 S.Ct. 291 87 L.Ed. 363 CORYELL et al.v.PHIPPS et al. No. 246. Argued Dec. 15, 1942. Decided Jan. 4, 1943. Mr. T. Catesby Jones, of New York City, for petitioners. Messrs. Eugene Underwood and Chauncey I. Clark, both of New York City, for respondents. Mr. Justice DOUGLAS delivered […]

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