Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.

This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

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.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.