Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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McPHAIL v. LONDON GRAVING DOCK COMPANY, LTD.

(1936) 54 Ll.L.Rep. 152

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Greaves-Lord.

Shipbuilding Regulations-Means of access -Breach-Personal injuries sustained by holder-up engaged in repair work on vessel in dock-Fall from propeller shaft tunnel-Contention that defendants (plaintiff's employers) were guilty of breach of Regulation 1 of the Shipbuilding Regulations, which provided that "safe means of access shall be provided to all parts of the ship to which persons employed may be required to proceed in the course of their employment" - Obligations of employers under Regulations - Damages-Plaintiff permanently injured, with limited earning capacity.

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