BARNARD, P.J.
This is an action for damages brought under the Merchant Seaman's Act, commonly known as the Jones Act (Title 46 U.S.C.A., § 688).
The plaintiff was one of the crew on a tuna boat owned by the defendants. The boat left San Diego in October, 1947, on a fishing trip. One of its owners, Jose Alves, was in charge of the vessel as master. He had hired the crew, one of whom was his son Eduenno Alves, who was an apprentice seaman making his first...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
