Legal Opinion
Halcyon Lines v. Haenn Ship Ceiling & Refitting Corp.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided January 14, 1952No. 62PublishedCited by 414 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Black
Halcyon Lines 1 hired the Haenn Ship Ceiling and Refitting Corporation 2 to make repair's on Halcyon’s ship which was moored in navigable waters. Salvador Baccile, an employee of Haenn, was injured aboard ship while engaged in making these repairs. Alleging that his injuries were caused by Halcyon’s negligence and the unseaworthiness of its vessel, he brought this action for damages against Halcyon in the United States District Court. On the ground that Haenn’s negligence had contributed to the injuries, Halcyon brought Haenn in as a third-party defendant. By agreement of all parties, a…
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