Hambro v. The S.S. “Duke of Atholl” (1932)

In Hambro v. The S.S. “Duke of Atholl” (1932), the court examined whether a shipowner could limit liability for damages under maritime law. Hambro, a passenger, claimed damages after a fall aboard the ship. The court ruled that the shipowner could invoke their contractual limitation of liability clause, which was designed to cap damages. This case highlighted how maritime law allows shipowners to limit their financial responsibility through agreement, provided specific legal standards are met, balancing the needs of passengers and shipping interests.