Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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MORRIS v. WEST HARTLEPOOL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

[1956] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 76

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Lord Morton of Henryton, Lord Porter, Lord Reid, Lord Tucker and Lord Cohen.

Master and servant-Injury to seaman-Fall down unguarded hold in 'tween decks of grain ship -Liability of shipowners-Unnecessary risk -Alleged duty to fence-General practice among shipowners not to fence 'tween decks at sea-Whether "folly" to have neglected to provide guard-rail-Obvious danger.

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