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1 D.C. 167

Rambler v. Choat

District of Columbia District Court · decided 1804-06-15

o Suit by a seaman for wages against the captain of the ship Governor Strong. offered to read the answer of the captain to the libel of the sailors in the Court of Admiralty, the present plaintiff being one of the libellants. Admitted by the CouRT. Kilty, C. J., doubting.

Decided 1804-06-15

The Court

¶1(nem. con.) was of opinion that the plaintiff could not recover on this declaration, it being in evidence that there was a special agreement.

¶2Leave to amend, on giving fresh security for costs, by first day of next term.

¶3Nonsuit reinstated, with leave to amend.

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