volunteer salvor
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Definitions from Case Law
From 274 U.S. 611 - Merritt & Chapman Derrick & Wrecking Co. v. United States · 1927Most cited · 44 citing opinions
one going at his own risk to the assistance of the ship on the chance of reward in case of success, and not as one employed rendering service for pay according to his effort or the terms of his contract