Christiansen v. Reading Co.

MOSCOWITZ, District Judge.

The libellant.has excepted to interrogatories “1” to “4”, inclusive, propounded by the claimant upon the ground that they are not directed to the subject upon which the claimant has the affirmative burden. Interrogatories “1”, “2”, “3” and “4” read as follows:

“1. State when and. where the barge ‘Christina’ was built.

“2. (a) State the dimensions of the barge ‘Christina’;

“(b) Her draft, loaded, on the occasion described in the Libel.

“3. Has the barge ‘Christina’ had any repairs made to her during five years prior to the accident alleged in the Libel.

“4. If your answer…