¶1referring to the danger both of encouraging such suits, and of refusing parties redress in such cases, held that the assaults had been sufficiently proved, and that as the answer denied the assaults, it was not competent for the respondent to rely on a justification. Decree for libellant for one hundred dollars, with costs.
10 F. Cas. 215
The George Kingman
U.S. District Court
Decided May 2, 1879
U.S. District Court · decided 1879-05-02
label for personal damage by Mayhorn against Howes, master of the barque. The libellant was hired as cook and steward of the barque on a voyage to Portugal and back to this port, which was duly performed. During the voyage he was accidentally scalded by hot water, and alleged that before his recovery the master forced him to return to work with threats and oaths. That soon afterward the master assaulted him by kicking him in the face, which resulted in a temporary scar.
Decided 1879-05-02