Supreme Court of United States.
MR. JUSTICE STONE delivered the opinion of the Court.
The question for decision is whether the duty of a ship owner to provide maintenance and cure for a seaman falling ill of an incurable disease while in its employ extends to the payment of a lump sum award sufficient to defray the cost of maintenance and cure for the remainder of his life.
Respondent was a member of the crew of petitioner's steamship "Losmar." Following an injury to his foot, allegedly...
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