Aloysius Roberts, Libellant-Appellant-Appellee v. S.S. Argentina and Moore-Mccormack Lines, Inc., Respondents-Appellees-Appellants

Libellant commenced this action for maintenance and cure. The case came on before Judge Croake in the Southern District of New York who decided it on the basis of an agreed statement of facts. The libellant was awarded $320, but his claim for counsel fees was denied. Both parties have appealed. The libellant claims that he is entitled to counsel fees within the rule of Vaughan v. Atkinson, 369 U.S. 527, 82 S.Ct. 997, 8 L.Ed.2d 88 (1962), and the respondents appeal from the award of maintenance and cure. We affirm in all respects.

After reviewing the brief record, we conclude that the award for…