Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "AMERICA."

(1927) 29 Ll L Rep 32

UNITED STATES DISTRICTCOURT.(EASTERN DISTRICT OFVIRGINIA).

Before Judge Groner.

Negligence-Damage to ship during repairs- Both ship-repairers' and ship's servants on board-Onus of proof-Seat of fire- "Best opportunity of knowing"- Express agreement in writing to exercise the highest degree of care- Admissibility in evidence of prior communing -Alleged agreement by shipowners to insure against fire to the exclusion of contractors' liability disproved -Construction of contract.

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