Legal Opinion
Daffin v. Pape
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 12, 1948No. 12325PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEE, Circuit Judge.
The widow and children of Rufus Daffin filed a claim for compensation under provisions of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Wrokers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C.A. § 901 et seq., after Daffin died of burns received from an explosion aboard W. O. Pape’s yacht Vigilant, where he was working. The deputy commissioner awarded compensation. Pape and his insurance carriers filed a libel in the district court, praying that the order be set aside and its enforcement enjoined. After a hearing, the court below entered a decree enjoining the enforcement of the award. This appeal followed.
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