Braen v. Pfeifer Oil Transportation Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1959-12-14

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Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. Petitioner brought this suit under the Jones Act, 46 U. S. C.- § 688, and recovered judgment after a jury trial. He was employed as mate on respondent’s barge. On the day prior to the injury the barge came to respondent’s *130 repair yard to have a cargo pump fixed. At this repair yard respondent m…

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