Bakker v. The "Susie M. Plummer"

Dole, J\

This is a libel in rem and in personam against the American schooner “Susie LI. Plummer” and her master and owners, — citizens and residents of the State of California, brought under Section 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, which is as follows:

“Section 377. When the death of a person, not being a minor, is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, his heirs or personal representatives may maintain an action for damages against the person causing the death, or if such person be employed by another person who is responsible for his conduct, then…