WILLARD v. THE JOHN HAYWARD

No. 77-2617 Summary Calendar.

577 F.2d 1009 (1978)

William B. WILLARD, Sr., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. THE JOHN HAYWARD et al., Defendants-Appellees, XYZ Insurance Company, Defendant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

August 7, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dan C. Garner, New Orleans, La., for plaintiff-appellant.

Don M. Richard, New Orleans, La., for Ocean Drilling & Exploration.

Before RONEY, GEE and FAY, Circuit Judges.


PER CURIAM:

In this Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688, and general maritime seaman's suit, plaintiff alleges he suffered a knee injury due to defendant's negligence. The jury was given five interrogatories in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. Rule 49(a). The jury returned its verdict to the court:

1. Was the defendant, Ocean Drilling and Exploration Company (ODECO), negligent? Answer X

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