Barber Lines A/S v. M/V Donau Maru

764 F.2d 50 (1st Cir. 1985)

Facts

Donau Maru (D) spilled fuel oil in Boston Harbor. This prevented the Tamara from docking at a nearby birth. Tamara discharged her cargo at another pier and P sued D for the extra costs incurred. The court denied recovery on the basis of the pleadings. P appealed.