Smith v. Butler

This is an action brought by ship’s husbands against a part owner to recover from him his share of disbursements made by the plaintiffs over and above the ship’s earnings. One of the plaintiffs, Smith, was also a part owner during the time of the disbursements, although he had sold his share before this action was brought. The disbursements were made in foreign commerce during a series of voyages, and covered whatever was necessary for the transaction of the business. Nothing more specific appears as to their nature. We understand from the report that there are other part owners not settled…