Court of Admirality (Ireland) Act, 1867

Claims for damage by negligence, &c. to goods carried in ships.

37. The Court of Admiralty shall have jurisdiction over any claim by the owner or consignee or assignee of any bill of lading of any goods carried into any port in Ireland in any ship for damage done to the goods, or any part thereof, by the negligence or misconduct of, or for any breach of duty or breach of contract on the part of, the owner, master, or crew of the ship.