CLARK, Circuit Judge.
Petitioners, seamen on vessels of Isbrandtsen Company, Inc., brought libels in rem against their employer, alleging nonpayment of earned wages. Following provision of security by Isbrandtsen, the libeled vessels were released. Isbrandtsen then filed cross-libels in both actions alleging abuse of process by the petitioners in arresting the vessels. Judge Bruchhausen, acting pursuant to Admiralty Rule 50, ordered the actions stayed until...
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