MACLEA v. ESSEX LINE, LTD.

(1933) 45 Ll.L.Rep. 254

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Mr. Justice Acton and Mr. Justice Goddard.

Seaman-Wages in lieu of leave-Claim by second mate against shipowners- Three years' continuous service covering nine voyages and incidental employment between each voyage-No leave during that period-Articles for each voyage-Settlement of wages- Release "of all claims in respect of the past voyage or engagement"-Effect upon payment in lieu of leave - Whether the National Maritime Board rules were implied in the engagement- Rules revised up to May 1, 1930- Rule 2: "The following agreement applies to navigating officers who qualify as stated hereunder for leave on and after July 1, 1929"-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sects. 114, 136- Merchant Shipping Act, 1906, Sect. 60