The action is by a seaman to recover wages and an additional sum for their withholding — a "marine cause." (N. Y. City Ct. Act, § 17.) It was commenced by the service of a summons, and an "oral complaint" — which states the plaintiff's claim in bare skeleton outline. The defendant appeared, demanded "a copy of the complaint" and now moves to dismiss the action on the ground that the plaintiff is in default in serving...
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