Wilful Misconduct in International Transport Law

• Main Author: Damar, Duygu (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Series: Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs, International Max Planck Research School for Maritime Affairs at the University of Hamburg, 22
• Subjects: Law.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Trade.; International Economic Law, Trade Law.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.

The main rationale of the conventions on international transport law is to limit the liability of the carrier. However, an aspect common to these conventions is that in cases of "wilful misconduct" the carrier is liable without any financial limitation. "Wilful misconduct" denoti...