MARIS, District Judge.
This is a proceeding to foreclose a preferred ship mortgage under the Ship Mortgage Act of 1920 (46 U.S.C.A. § 911 et seq.). The answer raises but a single question, namely, whether the libelant is entitled to an allowance as a part of its claim of reasonable counsel fees and, if so, whether the sum claimed, $2,500, is fair and reasonable.
The mortgage upon which the suit is brought by section 2 of article 2 specifically authorizes...
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