Coleman v. Stockard Steamship Corp.

WELSH, District Judge.

Plaintiff-libellant (hereinafter called plaintiff), a merchant seaman, has instituted the present actions to recover damages and maintenance and cure, respectively, from his employer, defendant-re*367spondent (hereinafter called defendant). The actions arise out of injuries sustained by plaintiff while in the employ of the defendant aboard the SS “Ocean Victory”.

The matter presently before the Court for disposition is defendant’s motion to transfer the actions to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, Southern Division, pursuant to Title 28…