Supreme Court of the United States November 26, 1877, 86 (The" Wanata")

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Mr. Justice Clifford

delivered the opinion of thd court.

Ship-owners" aré in ho case liable for any loss, damage, or injury occasioned by collision beyond the amount of their interest in. the colliding' ship and her, freight pending, except for’ costs and interest by the way. of damages .in case of default of .payment and suit to récovér the amount. 9 Stat. 635;

The Propeller Niagara

v.