Burdett v. Williams

Thomas J. Kelly, a seaman, filed his petition on February 10,1886, to become a co-libelant in the above-entitled ease. Burdett v. Williams, 27 Fed. Rep. 113. On January 20, 1887, he amended his petition, and alleged that he was a minor when the shipping articles were signed, and when the voyage ended, and prayed for a reasonable compensation for his services. He was born October 8, 1864, and became of age four months before his original petition ivas filed. When he agreed to ship, he told the shipping commissioner in the city of New York that he was of age. He was on board the Era 17■}…