DILLON AND OTHERS v. BALTIC SHIPPING CO. (THE “MIKHAIL LERMONTOV”)

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 155

AUSTRALIASUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALESCOURT OF APPEAL

Before Gleeson, C.J., Kirby P. and Mahoney J.A.

Contract - Carriage by sea - Limitation clauses - Plaintiff a passenger on defendants’ cruise ship - Due to negligent navigation vessel sank - Plaintiff claimed damages - Plaintiff signed release document - Whether ticket terms and conditions part of contract - Whether release void ab initio - Whether plaintiff entitled to damages - Quantum - Australia.