Bernstein v. Zim Israel Navigation Co.

Defendant moves for summary judgment in an action for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff aboard ship. The motion is predicated on plaintiff’s failure to file her claim and commence her action within the time limitations specified in an alleged contract between the parties.

*812One of the defenses interposed alleges, in substance, that plaintiff was a passenger solely by reason of a contract which, in part, provides that defendant shall not be liable for any claim for bodily injuries, unless written notice thereof was submitted to defendant within six months of the date of injury and that a…