The “Spontaneity”: 1962

Where the negligence of vessel X caused vessel Y to run aground, vessel X was not liable for such damages as were attributable to the subsequent, clearly separate and negligent re-floating of vessel Y. The original negligence of vessel X had ceased to be operative.

Citations:

[1962] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 460

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedBorealis Ab v Geogas Trading Sa ComC 9-Nov-2010
The parties had contracted for sale and purchase of butane for processing. It was said to have been contaminated. The parties now disputed the effect on damages for breach including on causation, remoteness, mitigation and quantum.
Held: The . .
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Transport, Negligence

Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.425892