Ruddy v. Morse Dry Dock & Repair Co.

The question involved is the effect of the amendments of 1917 to sections 24, subdivision 3, and 256, subdivision 3, of the United States Judicial Code.

The deceased met his death while working on a vessel. His administratrix brings this action against his employer, alleging a common-law liability. The defendant claims that such an action does not lie, at least not in the absence of a claim that the defendant *201failed to provide insurance under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. It seems plain, and in fact it is not disputed, that the legislature intended to include such occupation as the…