Stevedore service
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 234 U.S. 52 - Atlantic Transport Company of West Virginia v. Frank Imbrovek · 1914Most cited · 728 citing opinions
maritime nature
The libellant was injured on a ship, lying in navigable waters, and while he was engaged in the performance of a maritime service. We entertain no doubt that the service in loading and stowing a ship's cargo is of this character. Upon its proper performance depend in large measure the safe carrying of the cargo and the safety of the ship itself; and it is a service absolutely necessary to enable the ship to discharge its maritime duty.
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