Legal Opinion
Johnson v. United States. The Patrol Boat No. Q- 14
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided December 16, 1950No. 6098PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SOPER, Circuit Judge.
The important questions in this case are whether a civilian seaman on a public vessel of the United States who has been injured by the negligence of the operator of the ship has the right to recover damages from the United States under the Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C.A. §§ 781 to 790, notwithstanding he is entitled to compensation under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C.A. § 751 et seq.; and if so, whether such a seaman who has elected to proceed and has received compensation under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act is relieved from the consequences…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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