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46 U.S.C. § 31102 — Waiver of immunity

submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 110 words · no verdicts yet

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(a)In General.—

A civil action in personam in admiralty may be brought, or an impleader filed, against the United States for—

(1)

damages caused by a public vessel of the United States; or

(2)

compensation for towage and salvage services, including contract salvage, rendered to a public vessel of the United States.

(b)Counterclaim or Setoff.—

If the United States brings a civil action in admiralty for damages caused by a privately owned vessel, the owner of the vessel, or the successor in interest, may file a counterclaim in personam, or claim a setoff, against the United States for damages arising out of the same subject matter.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1521.)

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  • 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1521

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