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Admiralty And Maritime [2000] ZASCA 12

Control Chemicals v Safbank Line Ltd. and Others (584/97)

Control Chemicals v Safbank Line Ltd. and Others (584/97) [2000] ZASCA 12; 2000 (3) SA 357 (SCA) (28 March 2000)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
584/97
Judges
Nienaber, Schutz, Scott, Zulman, Streicher

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the respondents failed to prove what caused the explosion of shipped calcium hypochlorite and granted absolution from the instance.

  • Carriage Of Goods By Sea
  • Strict Liability
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Contractual Liability
  • Expert Evidence
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