Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "ATHELVICTOR."

(1946) 80 Ll.L.Rep. 33

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman (President).

Damages - Assessment - Motions in objection to Assistant Registrar's report - Personal injuries sustained by plaintiffs (naval personnel in H.M. ships) following fire and explosions resulting from ignition of petrol negligently allowed to escape from tanker Athelvictor in Lagos Harbour - Owners of Athelvictor admittedly to blame - Assessment of damages by learned Assistant Registrar - Awards made in respect of general damages: B., £300; C., £1500; S., £5000 - Motions to confirm or vary - Right of Court to interfere with assessment - Evidence of pain and suffering - Loss of earning capacity - Assessment of damages in case of S. confirmed; in case of B. increased to £550; and in case of C. increased to £3500.

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