Himalaya clause

Maritime law. A provision in a bill of lading extending the carrier’s defenses and limitations under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act to third parties, typically employees, agents, and independent contractors.

• The Supreme Court has held that this type of clause must be strictly construed. Robert C. Herd & Co. v. Krawill Machinery Corp., 359 U.S. 297, 79 S.Ct. 766 (1959). See CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT. [Cases: Shipping 140(1). C.J.S. Shipping §§ 300–311.]

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