Hansen v. Julia Fowler
District Court, S.D. New York
In Admiralty. Libel by Frank S. Hansen against the schooner Julia Fowler for personal injuries.
1Opinion of the Court
Brown, District Judge.
On the 7th of August, 1891, the libelant, a seaman on board the Julia Fowler, was at work with two others scraping the mainmast on the triangular frame-work of wood surrounding the mast, which had been rigged up by the mate of the vessel for them to sit on while at work. One side of the triangle was" held by the end of the main throat-halliard, which gave way while the libelant was at work, so that he fell upon the deck and suffered injuries which up to the present time have disabled him from work. The above libel is filed to recover bis damages, alleging negligence in…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- The Max MorrisSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
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