Butler v. . Townsend

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1891-03-20

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Finch, J. The evidence in this case shows that the process of repairing the exterior hull of a vessel placed in a dry-dock for that purpose requires the skill and labor* of at least two classes of workmen, known in the business as “ lumpers ” and “ caulkers.” The duty of the former is said to he to erect the staging around the vessel, grave the vessel and put on the felting if neces…

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