Admiralty in a nutshell / Frank L. Maraist, Thomas C. Galligan, Jr., Catherine M. Maraist, Dean A. Sutherland.
2017
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Admiralty in a nutshell / Frank L. Maraist, Thomas C. Galligan, Jr., Catherine M. Maraist, Dean A. Sutherland.
Edition
Seventh edition.
Imprint
St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2017]
Copyright
©2017
Description
1 online resource (xxxii, 455 pages).
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
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
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.
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Print version record.
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West Academic study aids.
Language
English
ISBN
9781634603119 (electronic book)
1634603117 (electronic book)
1634603117
1634603117 (electronic book)
1634603117
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