Quinn v. The Shelbourne

The libel in this case is for seaman’s wages, and they are claimed to be due because of alleged breaches of the contract of hiring. It is averred that the articles under which the libelant shipped, provided for voyage not to exceed 18 months, and to be made between ports in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nova Scotia, in. *511British America, and it is claimed that there was a deviation from this voyage; that the libelant was subjected to cruel treatment, and that there were other breaches of the contract which entitled him to his discharge, and to the payment of his wages; that ho had…