U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1965

Bencel v. Frost

Bencel v. Frost
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · Decided March 31, 1965
342 F.2d 995 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

Bencel v. Frost

Opinion

342 F.2d 995

Rose H. BENCEL, Administratrix and Administratrix Ad
Prosequendum of the Estate of Thomas Joseph
Bencel, Deceased, et al.,
Libellants-Claimants-Appellants,
v.
William FROST and Mrs. Michael J. Simson, Administratrix and
Legal Representative of the Estate of Captain
Michael J. Simson, Deceased,
Respondents-Appellees.
Petition of Mrs. Michael J. SIMSON, Administratrix and Legal
Representative of the Estate of Captain Michael J. Simson,
Deceased, Owner of the Motor Boat 'One More', for
Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability, Petitioner-Appellee.

No. 14973.

United States Court of Appeals Third Circuit.

Argued March 15, 1965.
Decided March 31, 1965.

Milton Garber, Baker, Garber & Chazen, Hoboken, N.J. (Nathan Baker, Bernard Chazen, Hoboken, N.J., on the brief), for appellants.

Victor C. Hansen, Mead, Gleeson, Hansen & Pantages, Newark, N.J. (George P. Lacay, Newark, N.J., on the brief), for appellee.

Before McLAUGHLIN, HASTIE and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.

1

The opinion of Judge Meaney in the district court, completely and properly disposes of the unseaworthy and res ipsa loquitur questions raised on this appeal.

2

The judgment of the district court will be affirmed.

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