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· 5/22/1978

Augustus Chavis v. Finnlines Ltd., O/y

Citations

  • 576 F.2d 1072
  • 56 A.L.R. Fed. 794
  • 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 11057

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  • holding §§ 411, 413, 416, 423 and 427 inapplicable
  • holding §§ 411, 413, 416, 423 and 427 inapplicable
  • \It is well established in this circuit that any determination of negligence on the part of a shipowner under 33 U.S.C. section 905(b) must be based on negligence principles applicable to land-based third parties in nonmaritime pursuits.\
  • “It is well established in this circuit that any determination of negligence on the part of a shipowner under 33 U.S.C. section 905(b) must be based on negligence principles applicable to land-based third parties in nonmaritime pursuits.”

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Judges: Haynsworth, Hoffman, Russell

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