Smith v. Lykes Brothers-Ripley S. S. Co.

The case is, I think, a very simple one, and it may be simply disposed of. Plaintiff, in his original action for damages, set out that he had been damaged in the sum of $20,000 itemized as follows: “Pain and suffering, $1,0,000; loss of past earnings, $45.00; loss of future earnings, $9,955.00.” The conclusion of the original petition declared: Petitioner alleges that this action is brought pursuant to Section 33 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, 46 U.S.» C.A. § 688, and petitioner hereby elects to maintain this action for damages at law with the right of a trial by jury, and to take…