A ship’s officer was on duty upon deck on a ship at sea on a fine calm day. He disappeared. Earlier upon the same day he had complained of being sick and giddy. There was no further evidence to explain the disappearance. The County Court Judge held that his death had occurred by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment.
Held that the facts warranted the conclusion of the County Court Judge.
Judges:
Lord Chancellor (Loreburn), Lords Ashbourne, Alverstone, and Shaw
Citations:
[1911] UKHL 1095, 48 SLR 1095
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Transport, Employment
Updated: 18 June 2022; Ref: scu.619196