Frader v. United States

S. H. KAUFMAN, District Judge.

Libelant moves to strike as insufficient in law exceptive allegations filed by respondent to a libel brought against the United States to recover damages for injuries and for maintenance and cure. Jurisdiction is alleged to arise under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 741 et seq., the Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 781 et seq., and the War Shipping Administration (Clarification) Act of 1943, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 1291. The parties have stipulated as to the facts. Upon that stipulation the following findings and conclusions are made.

Findings of Fact

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