We agree with what was said in the excellent opinion of the court below as, to the lack of admiralty jurisdiction here. There is no jurisdiction in admiralty except of a maritime contract, and the contract here was not of that character.1 The same considerations apply if the libel be regarded as stating a tort claim: It is not a maritime tort.
Affirmed.
Cory Bros. & Co. v. United States, 2 Cir., 51 F.2d 1010, and cases cited; The Princess, D.C., 12 F.2d 808.
As the suit relates to events which occurred after the execution of the contract, admiralty jurisdiction, in any event, would be doubtful. Westfall Larsen & Co. v. Allman-Hubble Tug Boat Co., 9 Cir., 73 F.2d 200, 204; Cory Bros. & Co. v. United States, supra.