Strusa v. Minnesota Atlantic Transit Co.

KNIGHT, District Judge.

The libelant moves to strike these cases from the admiralty calendar and for direction that each be tried before a jury. In each of these suits the pleadings are in effect alike so far as they relate to the matter of these motions.

The pleadings on behalf of the libelant are confused. In each it is stated that the libel and complaint is in a civil and maritime action. It is understood that the libelant claims each action to be laid in admiralty, but that he is entitled to a jury trial in each suit by reason of the provisions of section 770, title 28, U.S.C. (28 U.S.C.A.…