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KKO 2180/2000 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding seizure of vessel as no specific security was provided for the measure.

Case Number KKO 2180/2000
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the seizure of a vessel, ruling that the measure lacked a valid legal basis. The appellant argued the seizure was unlawful, but the court found no evidence of specific security or guarantee to cover potential damages. Consequently, the court held that the seizure could not be justified without such security, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Maritime Code; Section 10 of the Maritime Code: A seizure of a vessel requires the provision of specific security or a guarantee to cover potential damages; without such security, the seizure is legally unfounded.

Keywords

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vessel seizure maritime security specific security damages guarantee Maritime Code supreme court procedural requirement

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Maritime Code

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Kysymys turvaamistoimenpiteen määräämisen edellytyksistä aluksen saartoa koskevassa asiassa.

Ks. KKO:2000:94