Tebo v. The James A. Garfield
Tebo v. The James A. Garfield
Opinion of the Court
The services rendered by the tug-boat Tebo in extinguishing the (ire that had broken out in the engine-room of the James A. Garfield, although unattended with any risk to life or risk to the Tebo, wore salvage services, because they were services rendered voluntarily to relieve the James A. Garfield from a situation of peril, and they were successful. The fire was discovered by those on the Tebo before it had been discovered by any other person. They at once proceeded with the Tebo to tho Garfield, and by promptly pouring a stream of water upon it they extinguished the fire. The lire so extinguished was dangerous; by the services of the Tebo the damage resulting from it was reduced to a minimum.
But, while the services of the Tebo unquestionably saved the Garfield a considerable loss, I cannot agree with the advocates for the libelant in the opinion that they saved her from total destruction. The fact that the watchman on the pier discovered the fire while the Tebo ivas pro
The claimants have made no tender, and the extent of the offer was $25. This was much too small, in my opinion. As I view the case, $300 should be awarded, and will be a liberal reward for the services of the Tebo. For that sum, with costs, the libelant may have a decree.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- The James A. Garfield. Tebo v. The James A. Garfield
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- Published