Docket 81-614
Docket 81-614
Griffin v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc.
The Court interpreted a federal maritime statute to determine if a judge has discretion to limit the penalty wages owed to a seaman whose employer failed to pay wages without sufficient cause.
- Status
- Decided
- Decision released
- Jun 30, 1982
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The Court interpreted a federal maritime statute to determine if a judge has discretion to limit the penalty wages owed to a seaman whose employer failed to pay wages without sufficient cause.
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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedJun 30, 1982
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Griffin
opinionBy Rehnquist, Burger, Brennan, White, Marshall, Powell, O'Connor, Stevens, Blackmun
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