Legal Opinion
Williamson v. Daspit Bros. Marine Divers, Inc.
District Court, E.D. Louisiana
Decided July 29, 1963No. Civ. A. No. 8422, Division “C”PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WEST, District Judge.
Complainant, as the widow of the deceased, Stephen T. Williamson, seeks to recover for the wrongful death of her husband pursuant to (1) the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688; (2) General Maritime Law; and (3) Workmen’s Compensation Laws of the State of Louisiana.
The case was tried to a jury on May 6 and 7, 1963, on the first two counts, i. e., the Jones Act claim and the General Maritime claim. The alternative claim under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Laws of Louisiana was reserved for decision by the Court, with the stipulation between counsel that the Court would…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Taylor v. Employers Mut. Liability Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1952
- Shelton v. Barber Brothers CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Taylor v. Employers Mut. Liability Ins.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1950
3Cited by2 opinions
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