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| (1) Disputes relating to salvage which are to be determined summarily as set out in section 255 shall,-
| | (a) where the dispute relates to the salvage of a wreck, be referred to the District Court having jurisdiction at or near the place where the wreck is found; or | | |
| | (b) where the dispute relates to salvage in the case of services rendered to any ship or to the cargo or apparel thereof or in saving life therefrom, be referred to the District Court having jurisdiction at or near the port in Ceylon into which the ship is first brought after the occurrence by reason whereof the claim for salvage arises. | | |
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| (2) A District Court may, for the purpose of determining any such dispute, call in to its assistance any person conversant with maritime affairs as assessor, and there shall be paid to every such assessor in respect of his services and as part of the costs of the proceedings, such sum as the Minister may direct. |
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