Lauritzen v. Larsen.

Abstract

International Law — Relation to Municipal Law — Interpretation of Statute Consistently with International Law — International Maritime Law — Exterritorial Effect of Legislation Relating to Seamen.

Jurisdiction — In Port — Action by Foreign Seaman Against Foreign Shipowner for Injury Sustained in Foreign Port — Statute Giving Right of Action to Seamen Suffering Personal Injury in the Course of Their Employment — Extraterritorial Effect of Legislation.

Treaties Interpretation of Avoidance of Conflict with International Law.

Jurisdiction — Miscellaneous — Exterritorial Effects of Legislation — Statute Giving Right of Action to Seamen Suffering Personal Injuries in the Course of Their Employment — Action by Foreign Seaman Against Foreign Shipowner for Injury Sustained in Foreign Port — International Maritime Law — The Law of the Flag — Interpretation of Statute Consistently with International Law — The Law of the United States of America.