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FARRELL v. UNITED STATES

No. 267.

336 U.S. 511 (1949)

69 S.Ct. 707

93 L.Ed. 850

FARRELL v. UNITED STATES ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 4, 1949.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Silas Blake Axtell and Myron Scott argued the cause for petitioner. With them on the brief was G. Lester W. Curry.

Newell A. Clapp argued the cause for the United States, respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Perlman, Assistant Attorney General Morison, Samuel D. Slade and Alvin O. West.

MR. JUSTICE JACKSON delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner, a seaman, brought suit in admiralty to recover damages under the Jones Act, 41 Stat. 1007, 46 U.S.C. § 688, and maintenance, cure and wages under maritime law. The issue of negligence was decided against him by both courts below and the claim is abandoned here. Petition for certiorari to review other issues was granted. 335 U.S. 869.

I. MAINTENANCE AND CURE.

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