Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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MOORE v. METCALF MOTOR COASTERS, LTD.

[1958] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 179

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Ashworth.

Master and servant - Means of access - Gangway from ship to shore - Death of seaman by drowning - Dispute as to cause - Alleged fall from defective gangway - Whether stanchion on gangway detective or unsuitable - System of maintenance - Contributory negligence - Docks Regulations, 1934, Regulation 9. Limitation of liability - Death of seaman while returning to ship - Alleged defective gangway - Whether seaman "being carried in the ship" - Actual fault or privity of owners - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503.

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