§ 1916. Seamen’s suits

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In all courts of the United States, seamen may institute and prosecute suits and appeals in their own names and for their own benefit for wages or salvage or the enforcement of laws enacted for their health or safety without prepaying fees or costs or furnishing security therefor.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 955.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 837 (June 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1, 40 Stat. 157; July 1, 1918, ch. 113, § 1, 40 Stat. 683).

Changes in phraseology were made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 955
June 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1
40 Stat. 157
July 1, 1918, ch. 113, § 1
40 Stat. 683

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§ 1916

Seamen’s suits

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 955

ActJune 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1

Stat.40 Stat. 157

ActJuly 1, 1918, ch. 113, § 1

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