Arwine v. Alaska Steamship Co.

The respondent, a seaman, sued on his own behalf and as assignee of eight other seamen to recover wages arising out of his own and his assignors ’ employment on a vessel owned by the appellant.

Respondent and assignors signed shipping articles at Seattle on March 13, 1936, for a voyage to Alaska and return, at a stipulated monthly wage. The appellant was unable to secure an engine room crew because of a strike, and the voyage was cancelled. Respondent and his assignors were discharged on March 14, 1936. They were paid two days ’ wages. At the time of payment, which was made through the office…