Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "EMPIRE JAMAICA."

[1955] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 109

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Sir Raymond Evershed (Master of the Rolls), Lord Justice Jenkins and Lord Justice Parker.

Limitation of liability-Collision-Fault or privity of owners-Ship having more than one mate -Statutory obligation that first and second mates should be certificated-Second mate in charge of navigation uncertificated-Negligent navigation-Whether owners precluded from claiming limitation - Hongkong Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Ordinance, No. 2 of 1949. Practice - Costs - Action for limitation of liability-Decree granted-Appeal.

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