In a tense showdown between a Prussian ship and its New York sailors, the United States Supreme Court weighed in on April 10, 1872, in Washington D.C. The case of Newman and others against the Prussian bark Edvard Kreplin had been brewing for months as the crew demanded their wages. But Judge Benedict’s initial decree in favor of the sailors was overturned by Judge Woodruff of the Southern District of New York, who claimed that no US court had jurisdiction in the matter. The sailors, however, were not ones to give up easily. They petitioned for a mandamus, seeking to have Judge Woodruff assume jurisdiction and hear their appeal. The outcome of this battle at sea would have far-reaching implications for maritime labor and international law.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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