Local Rule LAR (f): Limitation of Liability
E.D. Tex. — Civil rule
LOCAL ADMIRALTY RULE (f) Limitation of Liability
(f) (1) Security for Costs. The amount of security for costs under Rule F(1) shall be $1,000, and security for costs may be combined with the security for value and interest unless otherwise ordered.
(f) (2) Order of Proof at Trial. In an action where vessel interests seek to limit their liability, the damage claimants shall offer their proof first, whether the right to limit arises as a claim or as a defense.