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Interpool Limited v. E.C. Yang, and Char Yigh Marine (Panama) S.A., Interpool Limited v. Char Ching Marine (h.k.) Co., Ltd., Char Hsing Marine Co., Ltd. E.C. Yang Char an Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Che Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Cherng Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Chun Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Ning Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Fuh Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Ho Hang Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Ho Hang Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Hoong Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Hui Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Jin Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Lian Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Lo Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Ly Marine Char Suo Marine (Panama) S.A. Char Yeung Marine (Panama) S.A. Multi Carrier (Panama) S.A. C.C. Line Holding, Ltd. And Char Yigh Marine (Panama) S.A.

Citations: 48 F.3d 1228; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 21819Docket: 92-55339

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; March 7, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Interpool Limited v. E.C. Yang and others, the Ninth Circuit reviewed a prior ruling concerning the legal capacity of Char Yigh Marine (Panama) S.A. to sue, affirming that Char Yigh lacked the required legal standing under Panamanian law due to the absence of a trustee. Char Yigh's argument that Interpool had waived the capacity issue was dismissed, as the court confirmed the issue was raised appropriately post-remand. Interpool's cross-appeal regarding the substitution of SBG Leasing Co. as a real-party-in-interest was denied, as Rule 17(a) applies to plaintiffs, not defendants. The district court's decision to deny prejudgment interest was vacated, necessitating further review due to oversight of specific bond language. The appeals court affirmed some parts of the district court's decision, vacated others, and remanded the case for further proceedings. The court ruled that each party should bear its own costs on appeal. Char Yigh's motion for additional briefing was denied for untimeliness, and a specific rule-based claim was waived due to lack of argument. The case disposition is non-precedential and is restricted in its citation according to Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.

Legal Issues Addressed

Application of Rule 17(a) in Relation to Defendants

Application: The court found that Rule 17(a) pertains to plaintiffs and not defendants, dismissing Interpool's attempt to substitute SBG Leasing Co. as a real-party-in-interest under this rule.

Reasoning: The court found unsubstantiated, affirming that Rule 17(a) pertains to plaintiffs, not defendants.

Costs of Appeal

Application: Each party was ordered to bear its own costs on appeal, indicating no prevailing party in terms of costs.

Reasoning: Each party is responsible for its own appeal costs.

Legal Capacity to Sue under Panamanian Law

Application: The court determined that Char Yigh Marine (Panama) S.A. lacked the legal capacity to sue as a third-party claimant due to the absence of a required trustee under Panamanian law.

Reasoning: Judge Hill affirming that Char Yigh lacked legal capacity to sue as a third-party claimant due to the absence of a required trustee under Panamanian law.

Prejudgment Interest

Application: The district court's denial of prejudgment interest was vacated because it overlooked specific language in the bond and the Letter of Undertaking.

Reasoning: The court found no evidence supporting the waiver of prejudgment interest, which is typically awarded in such cases.

Waiver of Capacity Defense

Application: The court clarified that capacity defenses can be waived, addressing Char Yigh's contention that Interpool had waived the capacity issue.

Reasoning: Char Yigh contended that Interpool waived the capacity issue, but the court clarified that capacity defenses can be waived.