Gerber v. United States Lines Co.

DIMOCK, District Judge.

Plaintiff moves for an order sustaining his exceptions to certain interrogatories propounded by defendant on the ground that they improperly seek contentions and conclusions of law.

This is a seaman’s action for personal injuries. Paragraph Seventh of the complaint reads as follows:

“The aforesaid occurrence was due solely to the negligence of the defendant; the fault, neglect and carelessness of the officers and fellow seamen aboard the vessel; the failure of the defendant to keep and maintain the vessel, its appurtenances and equipment in a reasonable state of repair;…