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7 Clauses To Beware Of In Your Cruise Contract

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7 Clauses To Beware Of In Your Cruise Contract

8.23.10 11:00 AM EDT By Ben Popken

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Cruise line contracts are drafted by the company’s lawyers and contain nothing in the way of consumer protection. For instance, if you get sick and the ship’s doctor treats you and you die, your family can’t sue the cruise line for malpractice.

7 clauses to beware of in your cruise contract [MSNBC]

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8.23.10By Ben Popken

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