Thibeault v. Boston Towboat Co.

FORD, District Judge.

This is a suit in admiralty brought by the libellant against the above named respondents, in which he seeks to recover for personal injuries received while employed as a member of the crew of the tugboat “Confidence,” by its owner, the Boston Towboat Company, hereinafter called the “Towboat Company.” Maintenance and cure is also sought against the Towboat Company.

The special findings of fact demanded under Rule 46%, Title 28 U.S.C.A. following Section 723, are as follows:

On October 11, 1937, the Towboat Company contracted orally with the Mystic Terminal Company,…