TSAKONITES v. TRANSPACIFIC CARRIERS CORP.


246 F.Supp. 634 (1965)

Elias TSAKONITES, Plaintiff, v. TRANSPACIFIC CARRIERS CORP. and Hellenic Lines, Ltd., Defendants.

United States District Court S. D. New York.

March 4, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lebovici & Safir, New York City, for plaintiff. Herbert Lebovici, New York City, of counsel.

Zock, Petrie, Sheneman & Reid, New York City, for defendants. Edwin K. Reid, New York City, of counsel.


COOPER, District Judge.

This suit arises out of personal injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff.

Trial began on February 1, 1965. The parties then agreed in open court to divide the trial into two stages: (1) a determination by the Court whether the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 688) and the general maritime law (hereafter American law) are applicable, and (2) a resolution (if necessary) by the Court and jury of liability and damages.

Accordingly...

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