Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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HOOK v. CONSOLIDATED FISHERIES, LTD.

[1953] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 647

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Singleton, Lord Justice Birkett and Lord Justice Hodson.

Negligence-System of working-Adjustment of compasses-Mooring of trawler to dolphin in harbour-Injury to seaman ordered by master to jump from trawler on to dolphin-Liability of shipowners-Evidence of common practice -Availability of safer alternative method- Discretion of master-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503.

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