Morin v. Sigel 10 Minn. 250

Henry Morin vs. Steamboat F. Sigel.

Action by plaintiff against defendant under chap. 7G of the Corap. Stat. Held— that the remedy given by this chapter is a “common law remedy,” and is therefore saved to'suitors by the judiciary act of the United States passed in 178!).

That the District Courts of this State have jurisdiction in this class of cases.

This action was brought in the Ramsey County Disteict Court to recover damages for a breach of a contract of affreightment similar to the one set out in the complaint in the preceding action. The ease went to trial and a verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiff, upon which judgment ivas entered. The defendant appeals to this Court.

Van Etten Ss Officer for Appellant.

Lorenzo Allis, for Respondent.