Moore v. Manchester Liners, Ltd [1910] UKHL 709 (18 July 1910)

A seaman returning to his ship after a lawful absence for personal purposes, with leave, and using the only available means of access, suffers an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment under the Workmen's Compensation Act 1906, as the risk was incidental to his employment and the employment was continuous.

Citation: [1910] UKHL 709
Parties: Appellant: Moore; Respondent: Manchester Liners, Limited
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 July 1910
Procedural Posture: Appeal / House of Lords Judgment on Appeal From Court of Appeal (england)
Outcome: Appeal allowed; judgment of Court of Appeal reversed; County Court Judge's award restored.
Legal Topics: Workmen's Compensation, Accident Arising Out of and in the Course of Employment, Master and Servant, Seaman's Rights

Employment Law Personal Injury Law Workmen's Compensation Accident Arising Out of and in the Course of Employment Master and Servant Seaman's Rights

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Parties

Moore

Appellant

Manchester Liners, Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / House of Lords Judgment on Appeal From Court of Appeal (england)

Legal Issues

1 Whether a seaman's accident while returning to ship after lawful absence for personal purposes arises out of and in the course of employment under the Workmen's Compensation Act 1906

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; judgment of Court of Appeal reversed; County Court Judge's award restored.

Orders

Award of £240 compensation to the widow of the deceased seaman restored.