LAZZARI v. STATES MARINE CORP.


230 Or. 372 (1962)

369 P.2d 693

LAZZARI v. STATES MARINE CORPORATION

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Reversed and remanded March 14, 1962.

Petition for rehearing denied April 3, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gerald H. Robinson, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Nels Peterson and Peterson, Lent & Paulson, Portland.

William F. White, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were White, Sutherland and White, and Graham, James & Rolph, Portland.

Before McALLISTER, Chief Justice, and WARNER, SLOAN, O'CONNELL and LUSK, Justices.


REVERSED AND REMANDED.

O'CONNELL, J.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries arising out of an accident on defendant's vessel, the S.S. Cotton State. The action was based upon the unseaworthiness of the vessel and the negligence of defendant, plaintiff relying upon the Jones Act and the maritime doctrine of unseaworthiness. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment based upon a verdict in favor of defendant.

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