Tsakonites v. Transpacific Carriers Corp.

COOPER, District Judge.

This suit arises out of personal injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff.

Trial began on February 1, 1965. The parties then agreed in open court to divide the trial into two stages: (1) a determination by the Court whether the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 688) and the general maritime law (hereafter American law) are applicable, and (2) a resolution (if necessary) by the Court and jury of liability and damages.

Accordingly, the parties stipulated to facts relating to the issue of applicable law. These, relied upon by plaintiff to “make out a prima facie case” [see Transcript…