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Seawinds, Ltd. v. Nedlloyd Lines, B v. Royal Nedlloyd Group, N v. Knsm Lines, B v. American President Companies, Ltd. American President Lines, Ltd. Sea-Land Corporation Sea-Land Service, Inc. Dampskibsselskabet Af 1912 A/s A/s Dampskibsselskabet Svendborg A.P. Moller-Maersk Line Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Intercontinental Transport (Ict) B.V.

Citation: 846 F.2d 586Docket: 87-2363

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; May 16, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Seawinds, Ltd. appealed against multiple shipping companies, including Nedlloyd Lines, B.V. and American President Companies, Ltd., following a ruling by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the case, which was argued on April 14, 1988, and decided on May 16, 1988. The appellate court affirmed the district court's judgment, largely adopting the reasoning outlined in the lower court's opinion, referenced as Seawinds Ltd. v. Nedlloyd Lines, B.V., 80 B.R. 181 (N.D.Cal.1987). This decision upheld the findings and conclusions of the district court without providing additional commentary or modification.

Legal Issues Addressed

Adoption of Lower Court Reasoning

Application: The appellate court adopted the reasoning of the district court's opinion in its entirety, indicating agreement with the lower court's findings and conclusions.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the district court's judgment, largely adopting the reasoning outlined in the lower court's opinion, referenced as Seawinds Ltd. v. Nedlloyd Lines, B.V., 80 B.R. 181 (N.D.Cal.1987).

Appellate Review of District Court Rulings

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the case and affirmed the district court's judgment without providing additional commentary or modification.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the district court's judgment, largely adopting the reasoning outlined in the lower court's opinion.