84 F. 679 | E.D.N.Y | 1897
This is a libel against the British steamship Lady Furness for, seaman’s wages. It appears that on or about September 3, 1895, the libelant entered into a contract, or signed certain shipping articles, for a voyage, as fireman on said
It is urged, however, that the court should not entertain jurisdiction of this case. Even the British consul at the port of New York has requested this court “not to exercise jurisdiction.” It will not be disputed, I apprehend, that the matter of jurisdiction, in a case like the one at bar, is very much in the discretion of the court. This