Wright v. Maritime Overseas Corp.

FINDINGS AND ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

WEIGEL, District Judge.

On February 19, 1982, plaintiff seaman filed this action for alleged personal injuries pursuant to the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688. Defendant properly noticed plaintiff’s deposition for May 11, June 22, and August 27, 1982. These three depositions were all continued at the request of plaintiff’s attorney due to the alleged unavailability of plaintiff.

On September 29, 1982, plaintiff moved to continue the November 8, 1982, trial date. It was represented that plaintiff was enrolled in school in Louisiana and would be…