HAMLEY, Circuit Judge:
The issue here before us is whether a state statute of limitations or the admiralty doctrine of laches governs in a diversity suit to recover damages for injuries resulting from a maritime tort, the plaintiff having demanded a jury.
The district court held that the statute of limitations applies and granted defendant's motion for summary judgment dismissing the action. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse.
The following facts were established...
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