46 U.S.C. § 30903 - Waiver of immunity

• Cite as: 46 U.S.C. § 30903

(a) IN GENERAL.-In a case in which, if a vessel were privately owned or operated, or if cargo were privately owned or possessed, or if a private person or property were involved, a civil action in admiralty could be maintained, a civil action in admiralty in personam may be brought against the United States or a federally-owned corporation. In a civil action in admiralty brought by the United States or a federally-owned corporation, an admiralty claim in personam may be filed or a setoff claimed against the United States or corporation.

(b) NON-JURY.-A claim against the United States or a federally-owned corporation under this section shall be tried without a jury.

Cite as 46 U.S.C. § 30903

Source: <actcitation href="" statecd="US" sessionyear="2006" actaltid="109-304" description="To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law">Pub. L. 109-304</actcitation>, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1518.</note></notes-src>