Lowndes & Rudolf: The Law of General Average and The York-Antwerp Rules, 13th Edition

First published in the 1870s, this leading work provides authoratitive insight and analysis. The latest edition:

• Includes detailed section-by-section commentary on the recently revised York-Antwerp Rules
• Explains underlying principles of each Rule, and the problems, which can arise in applying them, helping you understand the background and work towards practical solutions
• Provides commentary on the obligations, rights and entitlements of the various parties
• Discusses the various caused of action open to the parties and their effect on rights and liabilities
• Gives an insight into the underlying principles and the application of the Rules as part of the process of managing a maritime casualty
• Covers the enforcement of rights in a general average
• Provides worked examples, so you can see how the law applies in practice
• Offers an international perspective, including discussion of US and Commonwealth decisions
• Contains useful forms, such as standard security documentation, saving you time in resourcing them elsewhere
• Includes key reference materials such as the Rules of Practice of the Association of Average Adjusters
• Includes maritime insurance clauses