Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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MACKINNON v. IBERIA SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD.

[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 372

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Carmont, Lord Russell and Lord Sorn.

International law-Torts-Foreign tort-Accident to seaman on board Scottish ship in foreign territorial waters-Claim for solatium-Law of Scotland-Necessity for proof that foreign law (as well as Scots law) admitted such claim-Law applicable to ships-Territorial sovereignty - Lex loci delicti - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 265. Merchant Shipping Act, 1394. Sect. 265.

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