Shearer v Cooper: HL 26 Feb 1875

When a firm, after executing certain repairs upon a ship on their own private slip, launched her into the public dock,- held ( reversing decision of the Court of Session) that they had not thereby lost their lien on the ship for the cost of the repairs, but had a right to retain he until these expenses were paid.

Judges:

Lord Chancellor Cairns, Lords Chelmsford, Hatherley, and Selborne

Citations:

[1875] UKHL 406, 12 SLR 406

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Transport

Updated: 19 November 2022; Ref: scu.650100