Legal Opinion
Butler v. United States War Shipping Administration
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
Decided July 2, 1946No. 93 of 1944PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WELSH, District Judge.
This is a suit in admiralty brought by Harry C. Butler, Chief Steward aboard the S. S. Olambala wherein wages deducted and withheld at the termination of the voyage because of an alleged shortage in the slop chest, wages for overtime, wages for four days subsequent to the termination of the voyage and double wages under R.S. § 4529, 46 U.S.C.A. § 596, are claimed. The cause was heard before the Court without a jury and the findings of fact, discussion and conclusions of law follow in order:
Findings of Fact.
1. Libellant joined the S. S. “Olambala” as Chief Steward on…
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- Dasher v. United StatesDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1945
- Vidal v. American Scantic Lines, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1931
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