Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "MALCOLM BAXTER, JR."

(1927) 28 Ll L Rep 290

UNITED STATES CIRCUITCOURT OF APPEALS FORTHE SECOND CIRCUIT.

Before Circuit Judges Manton and Hand and District Judge Campbell.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo-Unseaworthiness -Failure of shipowners to exercise due diligence - Involuntary deviation to port of refuge - Levy of government embargo during repairs- Whether damage due to embargo the result of unseaworthiness-Impossibility of performance - Illegality-Liability of shipowners limited to actual damage to cargo.

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