· 1/13/1976
American Foreign Steamship Co. v. Matise
Citations
- 423 U.S. 150
- 96 S. Ct. 410
- 46 L. Ed. 2d 354
- 1975 U.S. LEXIS 127
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “A shipowner’s obligation to repatriate a seaman discharged in a foreign port depends on the circumstances of the discharge. For instance, there is a general obligation to repatriate seamen who through causes other than their own misconduct, have been injured.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Marshall
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.