HARRIS, District Judge.
Libelant seeks maintenance and cure from respondent. The cause of action arises out of an illness suffered by libelant while on board respondent's vessel on a voyage to the Far East.
Respondent, by way of defense, relies upon a release of all claims and demands executed by libelant upon receipt of $600.
Respondent has the burden of showing that the seaman acted freely and with a full understanding of his rights when he signed...
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