Spencer v. Beadle Steamship Co.

The plaintiff brought this action under the provisions of section 33 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U. S. C. A., sec. 688), called the Jones Act, against Beadle Steamship Company, Ltd., and George S. Beadle, for damages for personal injuries sustained when he fell through an open hold of the steamer ‘1 Fort Bragg. ’’ A judgment of non-suit was entered as to the steamship company. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $10,000 which, on denying the motion for a new trial, the court reduced to $7,000. From the judgment entered on the verdict the defendant, George S.…