Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit September 16, 1970, 23588 (John E. King v. Alaska Steamship Company)

HAMLEY, Circuit Judge:

The issue here before us is whether a state statute of limitations or the admiralty doctrine of laches governs in a diversity suit to recover damages for injuries resulting from a maritime tort, the plaintiff having demanded a jury.

The district court held that the statute of limitations applies and granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the action.