CANNELLA, District Judge.
Action by plaintiff, a merchant seaman, to recover maintenance and cure benefits for a period from December 10, 1965 to January 19, 1966, in the sum of $320.00. Defendant essentially defends on ground that plaintiff, by General Release, settled his claim. Judgment for the defendant.
The Court has jurisdiction since this is a typical seaman action for maintenance and cure under the General Maritime Law.
The parties have essentially...
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