The James Jackson’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““It is unnecessary to consider, the evidence relating to the alleged contract •of towage, because, if it be true, as the appellant says, that by special agreement the canal boat was being towed at her own risk, nevertheless the steamer is liable if, through the negligence of those in charge of her, the canal boat has suffered loss. Although the policy of the law has not imposed upon the towboat the obligation resting upon a common carrier, it does require upon the part of the persons engaged in her management the exercise of reasonable care, caution, and maritime skill; and, if these are neglected, and disaster occurs, the towing boat must be visited with the consequences.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. The Somers N. Smith