towing boat
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 79 U.S. 167 - The Steamer Syracuse · 1870Most cited · 217 citing opinions
Although the policy of the law has not imposed on the towing boat the obligation resting on a common carrier, it does require on 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.
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