Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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

[1990] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 579

AUSTRALIASUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTHWALES(ADMIRALTY DIVISION)

Before Mr. Justice Carruthers

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.

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