Legal Opinion
Arnold Escobar v. The S.S. "Washington Trader," Her Engines, Tackle, Apparel, Etc American Trading and Production Corporation: Joseph v. Finn, Jr.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided March 30, 1981No. C.A. 79-4126PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Per curiam
This is a ease involving application of 46 U.S.C. § 596 1 to determine the amount of damages owed to a discharged seaman on account of late payment of wages. It is before this court for the second time, the Supreme Court having vacated our first judgment. 2 Appellant Escobar appeals from judgment rendered against him in the amount of $212.62. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We affirm.
A detailed recitation of the facts can be found in our first opinion, published at 503 F.2d 271 (1974). Escobar was a seaman employed aboard the SS Washington Trader (the Trader). He was validly…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- American Foreign Steamship Co. v. MatiseSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- American Trading Transportation Co. v. EscobarSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Escobar v. SS Washington TraderCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1974
3Cited by5 opinions
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