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The Jordan II

[2004] UKHL 49
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2004
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Under the Hague Rules Article IV r.2(a), the defence of error in navigation or management of the ship is available to the carrier even where the crew's negligent navigation was the sole cause of the loss.

Area of Law

shipping

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