District Court, S.D. New York November 5, 1953 (Jones v. the Flying Clipper)

WEINFELD, District Judge.

This case is one of first impression involving the $500 limitation of liability provision, § 1304(5) of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act,

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46 U.S.C.A. §§ 1300-1315 (hereinafter called the “Act”).

The facts are stipulated. Libel-ants sue as endorsees of a bill of lading.