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Citation: 130 U.S. 527

1. Butler v. Boston & Savannah S.S. Co., Nos. 244, 340., SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued April 10, 11, 1889. , April 22, 1889, Decided

OVERVIEW: An action brought to recover damages for the death of a drowned passenger was barred by proceedings instituted by the owner of a sunken ship because the law of limited liability applied to damages for personal injury and loss of life.


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