District Court, S.D. New York December 3, 1859 (Dollner v. Garcia)

HELD BY THE COURT: That the libel-ants, as consignees, are competent parties to maintain the action. That the pendency of the action in rem in another district against *858•the •steamer, in the name of the libelants or for their benefit, is no bar in law to this action against the owners in personam.