Definition of DISTRESS AND DANGER in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DISTRESS AND DANGER
The "distress" and "danger" to which a ship needs to be exposed to entitle its rescuer to salvage need not be actual or immediate, or the danger imminent and absolute. It is sufficient if at the time the assistance is rendered, the ship has encountered any damage or misfortune which might possibly expose her to destruction if the services were not rendered, or if a vessel is in a situation of actual apprehension though not of actual danger. The Urko Mendi, D.C., 216 F. 427, 429.
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