46 U.S.C. § 30903 — Waiver of immunity
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 115 words · no verdicts yet
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In a case in which, if a vessel* were privately owned or operated, or if cargo were privately owned or possessed, or if a private person or property were involved, a civil action in admiralty could be maintained, a civil action in admiralty in personam may be brought against the United States or a federally-owned corporation*. In a civil action in admiralty brought by the United States or a federally-owned corporation, an admiralty claim in personam may be filed or a setoff claimed against the United States or corporation.
A claim against the United States or a federally-owned corporation under this section shall be tried without a jury.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1518.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1518
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.
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