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Section 196: Counter claims

Merchant Shipping Act · PART IX: LIMITATION AND DIVISION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS

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196. Counter claims Where a person entitled to limitation of liability under this Part has a claim against the plaintiff arising out of the same occurrence, their respective claims shall be set off against each other and this Part shall only apply to the balance, if any.

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