Mr.. Justice Stewart, whom' Mr, Justice Harlan joins, dissenting. Luther Jackson was a longshoreman. He died from injuries received in the course of his employment. A federal law clearly imposes an absolute obligation upon his employer to pay compensation to his widow. 1 The law’s humanitarian purpose is to ensure that all shall be compensated, regardless of…
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