Metcalfe v. Cunard Steamship Co.

This is an action of tort for damages for personal injuries suffered by the plaintiff through falling into the hold of the defendant’s steamship Catalonia. The case on the plaintiff’s testimony was as follows. He wished to consult with Dr. Vincent, one of the defendant’s surgeons, about bringing his family to this country. Dr, Vincent, when the plaintiff knew him, was on the Samaria, but had told the plaintiff that he hoped and expected to get exchanged to the Catalonia. He had not been exchanged to that vessel, however, and was not on board of her. The accident was on Tuesday or Wednesday. *67Th…