Steamboat Time v. Parmlee

Decided March 15, 1847

Supreme Court of Missouri · decided 1847-03-15

Louis Court of Common Pleas. In this case the only question is, whether a demand against a steamboat, that'accruedentirely in This case is intended to present the question, whetfier or not a creditor residing out of this-State, can arrest a boat here, used in navigating the waters of this State, upon a claim for supplies furnished! or her use, at Louisville, Kentucky, within six months before suit brought.

Decided 1847-03-15

Scott, J.,

¶1delivered the opinion of the Court.

¶2This was a proceeding under the statute concerning boats and vessels,, against the steamboat Time, the appellant. There was a judgment for the plaintiff, from which the defendant appealed.

¶3 *587The suit was to recover supplies furnished the boat, at Louisville in Kentucky. The owners of the boat did not reside in this State, and she was built at Louisville. This case then comes within the principle of that of the steamboat Raritan vs. Pollard, decided at this term of the Court, and raises the same question.

¶4The other Judges concurring, the judgment will be reversed.