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

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