Gonzales v. Panamanian the Archangelos

HOFFMAN, District Judge.

Libellant’s action, if any, is alleged to have accrued on October 2, 1947, at the time libellant was discharged from the Honduran S/S Dolly Madison. This suit was instituted on March 24, 1955, approximately seven and one-half years later. The claim is based upon wages alleged to be due, together with “waiting time” stated to have accrued since October 2, 1947. Respondents assert that the action is barred under the doctrine of laches.

It is perfectly clear that laches should be applied in the instant case. The libel asserts no reason why the action was not previously…