HAYWOOD v. JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL CORP.

Civ. No. 7657.

108 F.Supp. 661 (1952)

HAYWOOD v. JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL CORP.

United States District Court W. D. Pennsylvania.

December 1, 1952.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hymen Schlesinger, Pittsburgh, Pa., for plaintiff.

Chauncey E. Pruger, of Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay, Pittsburgh, Pa., for defendant.


GOURLEY, Chief Judge.

This proceeding relates to a claim for damages under the Jones Act based on negligence and the maritime and admiralty law based on the doctrine of unseaworthiness. 46 U.S.C.A. § 688.

The case was administered by jury trial. The verdict was found in favor of defendant.

Motion for a new trial has been filed by the plaintiff. It is contended:

(a) The verdict is against the evidence and the weight of the evidence.

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