WELSH, District Judge.
In this admiralty suit damages are sought for personal injuries sustained in an accident that occurred on board respondent's vessel M. V. Boogabilla. Respondent has filed exceptive allegations requesting a dismissal of the suit on the ground of laches. The cause of action arose on July 31, 1952, that is, on the date of the accident, and suit was commenced approximately three and one-half years later on February 7, 1956.
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