Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit October 5, 1973, No. 71-1009 (Everett Steamship Corp. v. Liberty Navigation & Trading Co.)

lead-opinion

SOLOMON, District Judge:

Everett Steamship Corporation (Everett), a Panamanian corporation, filed this action against the United States (the Government) to recover on maritime liens on the SS Galicia Defender. The District Court granted summary judgment against Everett. Everett appeals.

The Government time chartered the Galicia Defender from Liberty Navigation and Trading Co., Inc.