Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

Document

McDERMID v. NASH DREDGING & RECLAMATION CO. LTD.

[1987] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 201

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Bridge of Harwich Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone Lord Brandon of Oakbrook Lord Mackay of Clashferm and Lord Ackner

Negligence - Personal injury - Seaman suffered injury because of tug-master’s negligence - Whether tug-master employed by seaman’s employers - Whether employers responsible for actions of tug-master - Whether employers entitled to limit liability - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, s. 503 - Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1958, s. 3.

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