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The Ira M. Hedges, 218 U.S. 264 (1910)
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The Ira M. Hedges, 218 U.S. 264 (1910)
The Ira M. Hedges No. 18 Argued October 27, 1910 Decided November 7, 1910 218 U.S. 264
APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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Where the decree of the lower court is founded on denial of jurisdiction of the Admiralty Court, this Court has jurisdiction of the appeal. The right to contribution is not a mere incident of a form of procedure, but it belongs to the substantive law of the admiralty.
The right to contribution in the admiralty cannot be taken away because the claim is asserted against one of those causing the damage at common law and put into judgment.
Where two vessels cause an injury to a third, the fact that the injured party obtains judgment against the owners of one of the vessels in fault does not deprive the admiralty of jurisdiction of a suit brought by those against whom the judgment is entered against the other vessel to compel contribution.
Quaere as to what, if anything, such judgment conclusively establishes.
The facts, which involve the jurisdiction of the Admiralty Court, are stated in the opinion.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," The Ira M. Hedges, 218 U.S. 264 (1910) in 218 U.S. 264 218 U.S. 269. Original Sources, accessed June 30, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=H272BED54LKWYP8.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." The Ira M. Hedges, 218 U.S. 264 (1910), in 218 U.S. 264, page 218 U.S. 269. Original Sources. 30 Jun. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=H272BED54LKWYP8.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in The Ira M. Hedges, 218 U.S. 264 (1910). cited in 1910, 218 U.S. 264, pp.218 U.S. 269. Original Sources, retrieved 30 June 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=H272BED54LKWYP8.
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