Couillard v. Steamship Victoria

Nelson, D. I.

The libellant, while employed as a stevedore,in shifting coal in the between-decks of the British steamship Victoria, then lying at the wharf in East Boston, was injured by falling into the lower hold, through a hatchway which was negligently left open by other persons employed on board in discharging cargo', and this libel is brought to recover damages for the libellant’s injuries. It is unnecessary to decide whether the libel is properly brought against the vessel, for it is clear it cannot be maintained against the vessel, unless it could also be maintained against the owners,…