Karros v. S/S LIRYC

WALTER E. HOFFMAN, Chief Judge.

Once again the troublesome question of declination of jurisdiction in matters involving foreign interests is before the Court.

Libelant is a Greek national who, at all times pertinent to his causes of action, was a member of the crew of the SS LIRYC, a vessel flying the flag of the Republic of Liberia and registered as such in Liberia. The vessel is owned by Constellation Shipping Co., S.A., incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Panama. In personam process was obtained,

Libelant’s injuries were sustained on July 5, 1965, while the vessel was on the high…