Santa Madre v. Dagounakis
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Santa Madre v. Dagounakis, 277 F.2d 461 (4th Cir. 1960)
Santa Madre v. Dagounakis
Opinion of the Court
The controversy here is whether the shipowner’s attorney was authorized to settle a personal injury claim against the ship and its owner for $7,000.00 plus costs. The plaintiff, Dagounakis, is a Greek seaman who was allegedly injured on the “Santa Madre” as a result of an unseaworthy condition.
The District Judge found that the settlement was authorized, and this finding
Affirmed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- THE SANTA MADRE, her engines, boilers, boats, tackle, apparel and furniture, in rem, and St. John Shipping & Trading Corporation, Owners and/or Bareboat Charterers, in personam v. Demetrios DAGOUNAKIS
- Status
- Published