Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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BURNETT STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. GJERS, MILLS & CO., LTD.

[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 534

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice McNair, sitting with Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House, as Assessor.

Bad berth-Damage to ship's moorings-Ship moored at tidal berth-Sudden lurch when she took the ground-Parting of moorings- Damage to ship's gangway-Whether berth unsafe-Alleged presence of bank-Duty of berth-owners-Evidence of regular inspection and dredging-Duty of ship to attend to moorings.

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