Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SOUTHPORT CORPORATION v. ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD., AND ANOTHER.

[1953] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 414

LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Devlin.

Negligence - Oil pollution of coastal waters - Highway-Nuisance-Trespass-Stranding of ship in river estuary-Jettisoning of oil cargo -Pollution of foreshore-Alleged negligence of master-Liability of shipowners-Cause of action in nuisance and/or trespass-Discharge of oil reasonably necessary-Stranding due to defect in steering - Defect due to fractured stern frame-Cause of fracture unknown- Proof of negligence-Res ipsa loquitur-Onus of proof on defendant shipowners.

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