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The Sanko Steamship Co Ltd v Eacom Timber Sales Ltd (The Sanko Iris)

[1987] 1 Lloyd's Rep 487
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales High Court (Admiralty)
Year1987
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Shipowner entitled to limit liability under the 1976 Convention unless the loss resulted from a personal act or omission committed with intent or recklessness as to probable loss.

Key Principle

Limitation of liability for maritime claims under 1976 Convention; right to limit unless loss resulted from personal act or omission with intent or recklessness

Area of Law

shipping

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