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Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 22nd Edition (Mainworks + 2nd Supplement)

Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 22nd Edition (Mainworks + 2nd Supplement)

Author: Bernard Eder; Howard Bennett; Steven Berry; David Foxton; Christopher Smith
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414031340
Published In: December 2014
Format: Hardback + Paperback , 560 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Scrutton provides the leading statement of law relating to charterparties and bills of lading. It clarifies how the legal principles work in practice with detailed reference to a wide variety of case material, including discussion of over 100 new cases since the previous edition.

This new 125th Anniversary edition also includes an in-depth re-examination of historic cases which were previously omitted from the work.

Covers time charters, voyage charters and demise charters as well as bills of lading
Sets out clearly the underlying principles of the law in this area
Delivers practical advice about how the principles work in practice through detailed examination of case law
Examines charterparties as forms of commercial contract examining the nature, validity, construction of the contract, the parties to it and specific terms
Considers the performance of the contract during loading, during the voyage and during unloading of cargo
Examines bills of lading as contracts and as documents of title
Explains liability issues and covers damages
Highlights areas where the law is uncertain and suggests solutions
Includes coverage of over 100 new cases since the last edition including The Antiparos, The Ailsa Craig, The Silver Constellation and The Bremen Max
Reproduces relevant legislation, such as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Acts 1992 and 1971, so it can be consulted easily