HOLMES, Circuit Judge.
This appeal is from a decree dismissing an amended libel, which was predicated entirely upon the alleged illness of a seaman resulting from damp and unseaworthy conditions of his quarters on the ship. As a bar, the appellee pleaded a full release, executed by the seaman for a consideration of one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Upon stipulation of the parties, a separate hearing was had as to its validity. Testimony was taken upon this issue...
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