Small Vessel Collision - Admiralty Law

Baril v. Beaumier, 2018 QCCQ 3111

In Collisions and Ships on April 26, 2018 (Updated June 07, 2018)

Précis: The defendant vessel was found 100% at fault for a collision with a stationary vessel.

Adverse Inference - Effect of Guilty Plea in Criminal Proceedings - Evidence - Personal Injury - Small Vessel Collision

Banford v. Mitchelson, 2016 SKQB 328

In Collisions and Ships, Other Practice Topics on October 7, 2016 (Updated April 03, 2017)

Précis: The operator of a vessel involved in a collision is not precluded from denying liability where his guilty plea was entered for economic reasons. He was nevertheless found liable.

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Liability of Owner - Small Vessel Collision - Stationary Vessel Unlit

Holman v. Oberg, 2016 ABQB 448

In Collisions and Ships on August 5, 2016 (Updated April 03, 2017)

Précis: The owner of a vessel is not vicariously liable for the negligence of the operator absent actual fault or privity.

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