A comprehensive commentary on Maritime Jurisdiction under Admiralty Law covering topics such as maritime liens, limitation of liability, general averages, maritime torts, loss of life and personal injury, collisions at sea, damage done by or to a ship salvage, pilotage, towage, claims relating to supplies, repairs and dock charges, wage claims of seamen and master, master`s disbursements, claims arising from contracts of affreightment and charter-parties, claims relating to possession and ownership of ships, questions arising between co-owners of ships, mortgages and charges, forfeiture, condemnation and restoration of ships and goods.
A much needed book for present day lawyers and judges and people engaged in Maritime Commerce and Navigation.
Contents: Nature of Admiralty Law, History of Admiralty Law, Content and Scope of Admiralty Jurisdiction, Maritime Claims and Limitation of Liability, Admiralty Law and the Constitution