Legal Opinion
Hamilton v. Neptune Orient Lines, Ltd.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 25, 1987No. 85-2149PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KENNEDY, Circuit Judge:
Amos Hamilton appeals from the dismissal of his suit against Neptune Orient Lines and Interocean Steamship Corporation for want of prosecution. We conclude that although dismissal pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) is an appropriate means of eñsuring the expeditious resolution of litigation, dismissal was improper in this case. We do so with some reluctance.
Hamilton alleged that he suffered a disabling injury while unloading a Neptune Orient Lines ship on September 15, 1980. The suit was filed by the firm of Weltin and Van Dam on September 13, 1982. For…
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