Butler v. Robins Dry Dock & Repair Co.

Hiscock, Ch. J.

This action was brought by the plaintiff to recover damages for the death of his intestate claimed to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant. The ease presents the question whether or not this negligence constituted a maritime tort which was the subject of admiralty jurisdiction and which, therefore, the State could not bring under our Workmen’s Compensation Act as affording the appropriate and only means of relief. Thus far the courts have held that it was not a maritime tort, and that the sole remedy must be found under the provisions of the aforesaid statute and…