Abstract
In 1851 the US Congress passed a bill limiting liability in relation to maritime claims. This legislation has remained in force almost unchanged until today. However, the institution of limitation of liability owes its development mainly to US judicial decisions. In comparison to the 1957 and 1976 international conventions relating to the limited liability of the owners of sea-going vessels, the range of the US legislation is relatively narrow. The author argues that - because of their too low limits - neither of the acts she discusses ensures satisfactory damages to those making claims. US courts seem to realize this because they frequently refuse the right to limited liability.
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Authors and Affiliations
Małgorzata A. Nesterowicz