Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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UNION OF INDIA v. N.V. REEDERIJ AMSTERDAM

[1963] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 223

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Reid, Lord Evershed, Lord Hodson, Lord Devlin and Lord Pearce

Unseaworthiness - Due diligence - Reduction gear breakdown - Vessel unable to complete voyage - Liability of operators of vessel - Liability of consignees under bill of lading to contribute in general average - Whether operators of vessel exercised due diligence to ensure her seaworthiness-U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936, Sect. 4 (1).

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