Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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CLYDE NAVIGATION TRUSTEES v. BOWRING STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

(1929) 34 Ll.L.Rep. 319

COURT OF SESSION.

Before the Lord Justice-Clerk, Lord Hunter, Lord Ormidale and Lord Anderson.

Collision-Damages-Measure-Total loss of hopper barge in River Clyde- Replacement value and loss of use of barge-Principle to be applied where no market for type of barge in question -Restitutio in integrum-Claimants awarded (1) cost of reasonably efficient second-hand barge; (2) cost of adaptation for special purpose; and (3) compensation for loss of use of barge for two years from date of collision- Appeal dismissed.

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