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Karpik v Carnival plc

[2023] HCA 39
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2023
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Australian courts have jurisdiction over international cruise operators for claims arising from incidents involving Australian passengers on the high seas.

Key Principle

Established that Australian courts have jurisdiction over international cruise operators for claims arising from incidents involving Australian passengers on the high seas.

Area of Law

commercial

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