Admiralty and maritime law; abridged ed.1587982900 Admiralty and maritime law A field of law relating to, and arising from, the practice of the admiralty courts (tribunals that exercise jurisdiction over all contracts, torts, ; abridged ed. Force, Robert et al. BeardBooks 2006 729 pages $149.95 Paperback KF1104 This is an abridged version of a casebook A printed compilation of judicial decisions illustrating the application of particular principles of a specific field of law, such as torts, that is used in Legal Education to teach students under the Case Method system. (previously published in two volumes) on admiralty and maritime law. Nine chapters cover: admiralty Admiralty, in British government, department in charge of the operations of the Royal Navy until 1964. Originally established under Henry VIII, it was reorganized under Charles II. jurisdiction and procedure; federalism federalism. 1 In political science, see federal government. 2 In U.S. history, see states' rights. federalism Political system that binds a group of states into a larger, noncentralized, superior state while allowing them and admiralty jurisdiction; admiralty remedies; carriage of goods; charter parties; personal injury and death claims; collision and other accidents; maritime liens; and limitation of liability. The three authors are well-known professors at Tulane Law School. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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