46 USC 31102 - Waiver of immunity
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Sec. 31102. Waiver of immunity
(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.
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Last modified: July 21, 2011
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