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Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 24th Edition (Mainwork + 1st Supplement)

Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 24th Edition (Mainwork + 1st Supplement)

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  • Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
  • ISBN: 9780414102187
  • Published In: December 2021
  • Format: Hardback + Paperback
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    This is the 24th edition of Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, the leading statement of general principles in the fields of time charters, voyage charters, demise charters and bills of lading. First published in 1886, Scrutton has provided a first port of call for research when drafting contracts or dealing with disputes for generations.

    The book is the leading analysis of general principles in the fields of time charters, voyage charters and demise charters.

    Pinpoints specific topics regarding time charters, voyage charters, demise charters and bills of lading, and interrogates each topic thoroughly but concisely.

    It covers charterparties role as a key form of commercial contract, from the initial construction of the contract, through the rights and liabilities it confers, terms, agency and perform

    Included in the 24th edition, amongst others, is coverage of the following key judgements under the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules:

    • Deep Sea Maritime Ltd v Monjasa A/S (The Alhani) on the scope of the Article III Rule 6 time-bar
    • Vinnlustodin HF and Sea Tank Shipping AS (The Aqasia) and Kyokuyo Co Ltd v AP Møller A/S (The Maersk Tangier) on limitation provisions
    • Glencore Energy UK Ltd v Freeport Holdings Ltd (The Lady M) on the scope of Article IV Rule 2(b) exception
    • The Supreme Court decision in Volcafe Ltd v Compania Sud Americana de Vapores SA on the burden of proof in cargo claims in the context of the Hague and Hague-Visby obligations and exceptions
    1. Nature, validity and construction of the contract
    2. Extension of rights and liabilities under contracts of affreightment beyond the original parties to such contracts
    3. Agency
    4. Charterparties
    5. The bill of lading as a contract
    6. Bills of lading for goods on a chartered ship
    7. Terms of the contract
    8. The bill of lading as a receipt for goods received or shipped
    9. Performance of the contract – loading
    10. The bill of lading as a document of title
    11. Liability of shipowner for loss of, or damage to, goods carried
    12. Performance of the contract – the voyage
    13. Performance of the contract – unloading
    14. Demurrage
    15. Freight
    16. Time charters
    17. Through bills of lading, combined transportation, containers
    18. Lien
    19. Damages
    20. The Carriage of Goods By Sea Act 1971
    21. Jurisdiction, choice of law and limitation of actions

    Appendices.

  • Sir Bernard Eder – Chancery Court

    David Foxton QC – Essex Court Chambers

    Steven Berry QC – Essex Court Chambers

    Christopher Smith QC – Essex Court Chambers

    Professor Howard Bennett – The School of Law, The University of Nottingham

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