Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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GEELONG HARBOR TRUST COMMISSIONERS v. GIBBS BRIGHT & CO. (THE "OCTAVIAN")

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 344

JUDICIAL COMMITTEEOF THE PRIVY COUNCIL

Before Lord Diplock, Lord Hodson, Lord Devlin, Viscount Dilhorne and Lord Kilbrandon

Australia - Docks and harbours - Geelong Harbour - Beacon in harbour struck by vessel in storm - Whether vessel absolutely liable - Geelong Harbour Trust Act, 1928, s. 110. Australia - Precedent - Whether long-standing precedent in Australia should be overruled - Factors to be considered by High Court of Australia - Attitude of Judicial Committee of Privy Council.

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