Issue: Whether a floating structure that is indefinitely moored, receives power and other utilities from shore, and is not intended to be used in maritime transportation or commerce constitutes a “vessel” under 1 U.S.C. § 3, thus triggering federal maritime jurisdiction.
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
- Brief for Fane Lozman
- Reply for Fane Lozman
- Letter of August 28 from Counsel for the Petitioner
- Letter of August 28 for the United States
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for the United States
- Brief for Maritime Law Professors
- Brief for the Seattle Floating Homes Association and the Floating Homes Association of Sausalito
- Brief for the American Gaming Association
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs Supporting the Respondent
- Brief of Maritime Law Professors
- Brief for the Maritime Law Association
- Brief for Professor Kevin M. Clermont
- Brief for Thirty-Six Admiralty and Maritime Law Professors
- Brief for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
- Brief for National Marine Bankers Association
Certiorari-stage documents