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Bobolakis v. Compania Panamena Maritima San Gerassimo, S.A., et al.

United States of America.  18 November 1958 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Nationality — Of corporations — Corporate ship-owner — Foreign corporation substantially owned by nationals of State of forum — Action for injury to seaman — Jurisdiction of State of forum — Registry of vessel — “Flag of convenience” — The law of the United States of America.

Jurisdiction — On the high seas — The law governing the flag — “Flag of convenience” — Injury sustained by seaman — Action against foreign corporate ship-owner — Corporation owned and controlled by nationals of State of forum — The law of the United States of America.

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Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 1963

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