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The Jordan II

[2004] UKHL 49
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK House of Lords
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Summary

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

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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