Ornstein v. Pittsburgh Steamship Co.

Appellant was sued as garnishee for the sum of $46.65 on an indebtedness due Bernard and Charles Kriewitz from one. George Ornstein, the latter being in the employ of the appellant. Appellant pleaded, by way of defense, that it operated steamships upon the Great Lakes and that the said George Ornstein was a seaman .in its employ, and- that hence his wages were not subject to garnishment. The court held otherwise, however, and entered judgment against appellant for $46.65 and costs.

Section 12 of the Seaman’s Law, which was approved March 4, 1915, provides as follows:

‘ ‘ That no wages due or…