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SOUTHPORT CORPORATION v. ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD.

[1955] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 655

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Earl Jowitt, Lord Normand, Lord Morton of Henryton, Lord Radcliffe and Lord Tucker.

Negligence-Oil pollution of coastal waters-Res ipsa loquitur-Highway-Nuisance-Trespass -Stranding of ship in river estuary-Jettison of oil cargo-Pollution of foreshore-Alleged negligence of master-Liability of shipowners -Cause of action in nuisance and/or trespass-Discharge of oil reasonably necessary -Stranding due to defect in steering gear-Defect due to fractured stern frame- Cause of fracture unknown-Whether onus on defendant shipowners to disprove negligence-Defect in ship not pleaded by plaintiffs, plea of negligence being directed against master.

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