Admiralty in a nutshell / by Frank L. Maraist (Professor of Law Emeritus, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center), Thomas C. Galligan, Jr. (Dean and Professor of Law, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center), Catherine M. Maraist (member of the Louisiana bar), Dean A. Sutherland (Adjunct Professor of Law, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center)
2017
KF1105 .M34 2017 (Mapit)
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Admiralty in a nutshell / by Frank L. Maraist (Professor of Law Emeritus, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center), Thomas C. Galligan, Jr. (Dean and Professor of Law, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center), Catherine M. Maraist (member of the Louisiana bar), Dean A. Sutherland (Adjunct Professor of Law, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center)
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Edition
Seventh edition.
Imprint
St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2017]
Description
xxxii, 455 pages ; 19 cm.
Series
Nutshell series.
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction
Indicia of jurisdiction
Scope of the maritime jurisdiction
Substantive maritime law : contracts for carriage of goods
Liens on maritime property
The seaman's employment contract, wages and compromise of claims
Marine insurance
Towage and pilotage
Salvage
General average
Maritime tort law
Collision law
Worker injury claims
Wrongful death
Platform injuries
Sovereign immunity
Joint and several liability, indemnity and contribution
Limitation of liability
Jurisdiction and procedure in maritime claims.
Indicia of jurisdiction
Scope of the maritime jurisdiction
Substantive maritime law : contracts for carriage of goods
Liens on maritime property
The seaman's employment contract, wages and compromise of claims
Marine insurance
Towage and pilotage
Salvage
General average
Maritime tort law
Collision law
Worker injury claims
Wrongful death
Platform injuries
Sovereign immunity
Joint and several liability, indemnity and contribution
Limitation of liability
Jurisdiction and procedure in maritime claims.
Summary
Addresses maritime tort law, collision law, worker injury claims, wrongful death, and platform injuries. Explores maritime property liens and the seaman's employment contract, wages, and compromise of claims. Discusses marine insurance, towage and pilotage, salvage, and general average. Also covers sovereign immunity; joint and several liability, indemnity, and contribution; liability limitations; and jurisdiction and procedure in maritime claims.
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Includes index.
Location
RSRVS
Other Editions
Revision of: Maraist, Frank L. Admiralty in a nutshell. 6th ed. St. Paul, Minn. : Thomson/West, ©2017.
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Spine Title
Admiralty.
Call Number
KF1105 .M34 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781634603119 (paperback)
1634603117 (paperback)
1634603117 (paperback)
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