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dangers of navigation

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Definitions from Case Law

From 62 U.S. 7 - Propeller Niagara v. Cordes · 1858Most cited · 171 citing opinions

Losses arising from the dangers of navigation within the meaning of the exception set up in this case are not such as are in any degree produced from the intervention of man. They are such as happen in spite of human exertions, and which cannot be prevented by human skill and prudence.

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The same as "dangers of the sea" or "perils of the sen." See infra.

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