Rich v. North Atlantic & Gulf S.S. Co.

GANEY, District Judge.

The opinion filed by this Court, dated August 17, 1948, 86 F.Supp. 989, is adopted herein as to each and every Findings of Fact from one to eight, inclusive and Finding of Fact No. 9 is to be stricken and the following Finding made in lieu thereof:

9. The libellant in opening the bottle of rum did not commit such an act of gross misconduct or insubordination as would deny him recovery for maintenance and cure.

Conclusions of Law.

1. This court has jurisdiction of the parties and the cause of action.

2. Under the law and the evidence the verdict shall be for the plaintiff.

Disc…