United States First Circuit

The recording statute relating to federally documented vessels, 46 U.S.C. section 31321, renders an unrecorded bill of sale or conveyance invalid as against a seller's judgment creditors who levy the vessel without actual notice.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/27/2003
• Published 06/27/2003

Judges

• STAHL, Senior Circuit Judge., Before LYNCH, Circuit Judge, CYR, Senior Circuit Judge, and STAHL, Senior Circuit Judge.

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Paul L. Kenny, with whom Salim Rodriguez Tabit and Broadhurst, Lakin & Lakin, were on brief for appellants.


• For Appellees:
  
• Thomas E. Clinton, with whom Robert E. Collins and Clinton & Muzyka, P.C., were on brief for appellee Mullane., Robert Ciampitti, Jr., with whom Law Offices of Robert Ciampitti, Jr., P.C., was on brief for appellee Sheriff's Department.