Morrison v Peacock

[2002] HCA 44
Judgment date
Case number
S184/2001
Before
Gleeson CJ, McHugh, Gummow, Kirby, Hayne JJ
Catchwords

Environmental law – Marine pollution - Discharge of oil from ship - Exception where discharge in consequence of damage other than intentional damage.

Statutes – Construction - Damage - Damage to the ship or its equipment - Wear and tear.

Words and phrases – "damage".

Marine Pollution Act 1987 (NSW) – ss 7, 8, 8(2)(b).

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 – Annex 1, reg 11.

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