Wilson v. Manhattan Canning Co.
District Court, W.D. Washington
In Admiralty. Suit by J. W. Wilson against the Manhattan Canning Company. On exceptions to findings and conclusions of commissioner. Exceptions overruled, and decree for libelant.
1Opinion of the Court
NETERER, District Judge.'
The libelant commenced this action to recover wage's as seaman on board the brig Harriet G., and for hospital expenses and medical attendance in effecting a cure for the injury received on board. Respondent denies performance of services as seaman, denies all liability, and further alleges that libelant had violated conditions of the shipping articles and was discharged before the voyage began. The provision of the shipping articles alleged to have been violated is as follows:
“No * * * grog allowed, and none to be brought on board by the crew.”
Libelant took on board.a…
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