STRUM, District Judge.
In an action in rem against the yacht Tawmie, libelant Frank O'Brien was awarded $1,000 damages for personal injuries. Claimant appeals.
O'Brien, a member of the crew, was directed to go below and spray out the passenger staterooms to clear them of mosquitoes. He used one of several spray guns found amongst the vessel's equipment. These spray guns are much like a small bicycle pump, and operate on the same principle, having a small tank...
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