Search results for: “common carrier”
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Common Carriers
Such as carry goods for hire indifferently for all persons. The definition includes carriers by land and water. One who plies between certain termini, and openly professes to carry for hire the woods of all such persons as may choose to employ him. Redf. Carr. 1. One undertaking to carry […]
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Common Carriers
Such as carry goods for hire indifferently for all persons. The definition includes carriers by land and water. One who plies between certain termini, and openly professes to carry for hire the woods of all such persons as may choose to employ him. Redf. Carr. 1. One undertaking to carry […]
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Common Carrier
A carrier who undertakes to carry for hire all persons or goods for all persons without any discrimination. See Semon v Royal Indem. Co., (D. C.La.) 179 F. Supp. 403.
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Common Carrier
A carrier who undertakes to carry for hire all persons or goods for all persons without any discrimination. See Semon v Royal Indem. Co., (D. C.La.) 179 F. Supp. 403.
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Carrier
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Carrier Meaning of Carrier A person holding himself out to transport goods and persons for hire. Carriers are of two kinds, common and private. A common carrier is one who invites all and sundry to […]
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Common Venture
Common Venture in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Common Venture, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: A basic theme in maritime law, reflecting the understanding of maritime commerce as a joint […]
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Common Venture
Common Venture in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Common Venture, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: A basic theme in maritime law, reflecting the understanding of maritime commerce as a joint […]
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Common
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Common Meaning of Common Belonging to the community at large ; of frequent or ordinary occurrence or appearance ; characteristic of the lower classes; public , general , familiar, usual and ordinary. […]
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Common Carriage
Common (Public) Carriage in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Common (Public) Carriage, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: Carriage performed by a “common carrier”, who undertakes to […]
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Lighters
Small vessels employed in loading and unloading larger vessels. The owners of lighters are liable like other common carriers for hire. It is a term of the contract on the part of the carrier or lighterman, implied by law, that his vessel is tight and fit for the purpose or employments for […]
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Lighters
Small vessels employed in loading and unloading larger vessels. The owners of lighters are liable like other common carriers for hire. It is a term of the contract on the part of the carrier or lighterman, implied by law, that his vessel is tight and fit for the purpose or employments for […]
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Nvocc
Nvocc in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Nvocc, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: (Non-vessel-operating common carrier) – A common carrier that does not operate the vessel by which the ocean […]
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Nvocc
Nvocc in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Nvocc, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: (Non-vessel-operating common carrier) – A common carrier that does not operate the vessel by which the ocean […]
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Locatio Mercium Vehendarum
(Lat.) In civil law. The carriage of goods for hire. In.respect to contracts of this sort entered into by private persons not exercising the buBinees of common carriers, there does not seem tg be any material distinction varying the rights, obligations, and duties of the parties from […]
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Shipper
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Shipper Meaning of Shipper One who transports goods for a fee. Shipper Alternative Definition The consignor of goods to a ship or common carrier for […]