PHIPPS v. CUNARD WHITE STAR, LTD. (THE "QUEEN MARY".)

[1951] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 54

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer.

Collision-Damages-Life claims-Children -Seaman separated from wife-Children borne by woman with whom he was living - Naval rating drowned in collision between cruiser and steamship Queen Mary-Queen Mary in part to blame - Claim under Fatal Accidents Acts brought by unmarried mother (suing on behalf of children) against owners of Queen Mary-Awards made by learned Registrar-Motion by plaintiff in objection on ground that awards were inadequate - Principles to be applied - Matters to be taken into account in assessing award-No award to unmarried mother-Benefits lost to children thereby taken into account- Elements of uncertainty-Discretion of learned Judge.