Watler v. The M/V Sea Lane

FULTON, District Judge.

This is a cause in admiralty. The Libelant seeks relief in rem against a vessel, which is now known as the M/V “SEA LANE” but which bore the name of M/V “LILLIAN” when this alleged cause of action accrued.

The Libelant seeks double wage penalties under the provisions of Title 46 U.S.C.A. § 596.

This Court has jurisdiction over the parties to and the subject matter of this cause of action.

The libel alleges that wages were wrongfully withheld from Libelant for the period from December 28, 1962 through January 2, 1963; and that pursuant to said statute, Libelant is entitled…