VIMAR SEGUROS y REASEGUROS, S. A. v. M/V SKY REEFER et al.

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VIMAR SEGUROS y REASEGUROS, S. A. v. M/V SKY REEFER et al. No. 94-623. Argued March 20, 1995 — Decided June 19, 1995 Kennedy, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Rehnquist, C. J., and Scalia, Souter, Thomas, and Ginsburg, JJ., joined. O’Con-nor, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, post, p. 541. Stevens, J., filed a dissenting opinion, post, p. 542. Breyer, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. Stanley McDermott III argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Lawrence S. Robbins. Thomas H. Walsh, Jr., argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was John J Finn Marilyn L. Lytle filed a brief for the American Association of Exporters and Importers et al. as amici curiae urging reversal. Michael F. Sturley filed a brief for the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc., et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance.