Bowen v. Sizer’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 1 district ·

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1. ““Rule IY. Consignees shall have one full calendar day (Sundays and legal holidays excepted) after the vessel arrives and the captain or vessel’s agent reports, in which to furnish the vessel with a berth where she can discharge. * * * Rule V. Lay days allowed to consignee for receiving cargo shall be as follows, viz.: One day to furnish berth for vessel as provided in Rule IV, and one running day (Sundays and legal holidays excepted), for each 25,000 feet of lumber 1% inch and under in thickness, or each 30,000 feet of all other lumber and timber, excepting railroad ties, when entire cargo does not exceed 360,000 feet, or each 35,000 feet of all lumber and timber, excepting railroad ties and lumber 1% inch thick and under, when entire cargo is in excess of 360,000 feet. The first half of every Saturday, not a full legal holiday, together with the last half or portion known as a half holiday, to count as a lay day. If vessel is ready to discharge cargo in questionable weather, consignee must receive same, but in case of failure of vessel through her fault to discharge the quantities per day as herein provided, consignees shall not be liable foi' demurrage, provided they have furnished berth or lighters as provided in Rules III and IY. After the days herein provided have expired, consignee shall pay demurrage for every running day until vessel finishes discharging. Rule VIl The charge for demurrage for vessel shall be at the rate of fifteen cents (15e.) per day per thousand fee”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Smith v. Robert R. Sizer & Co.

2. ““The rules of the maritime association do not state in what way ‘feet of lumber’ are to be measured or how ‘board measure’ under Rule 7 is to be computed.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Smith v. Robert R. Sizer & Co.