Search results for: “crew”
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Plunderage
In maritime law. The embezzlement of goods on board of a ship is known by the name of plunderage. The rule of the maritime law in such cases is that the whole crew shall be responsible for the property thus embezzled, because there must be some negligence in finding out the […]
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Plunderage
In maritime law. The embezzlement of goods on board of a ship is known by the name of plunderage. The rule of the maritime law in such cases is that the whole crew shall be responsible for the property thus embezzled, because there must be some negligence in finding out the […]
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Baron
A general titl& of nobility (1 Bl. Comm. 398) ; a particular title of nobility, next to that of viscount; a judge of the exchequer (Cowell; 1 Bl. Comm. 44). A husband. In this sense it occurs in the phrase baron et feme, husband and wife (1 Bl. Comm. 432), and this is the oply…
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Quantum Valebat
(Lat. as much as it was worth). In pleading. When goods are sold without specifying any price, the law implies a promise from the buyer to the seller that he will pay him for them as much as they were worth. The plaintiff may, in such case, suggest in his declaration that the defendant […]
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Barratry
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Barratry Meaning of Barratry The offense of frequently exciting and stirring up quarrels and suits. An act committed by a master of a vessel for some fraudulent or unlawful purpose contrary to his duty to […]
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Charterparty
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Charterparty Meaning of Charterparty (Carta partita, a deed cut in two.) A written agreement by which a shipowner lets an entire ship, or a part of it, to a merchant for the conveyance of goods, binding […]
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Charterparty
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Charterparty Meaning of Charterparty (Carta partita, a deed cut in two.) A written agreement by which a shipowner lets an entire ship, or a part of it, to a merchant for the conveyance of goods, binding […]
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Cabotage
See Also Coasting trade. Cabotage in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of cabotage. Cabotage [Translation of Cabotage in Spanish: “Cabotaje”] [Translation of […]
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Cabotage
See Also Coasting trade. Cabotage in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of cabotage. Cabotage [Translation of Cabotage in Spanish: “Cabotaje”] [Translation of […]
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Seaworthiness
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Seaworthiness Meaning of Seaworthiness The doctrine of seaworthiness is that things about a ship, whether the hull, the decks, machinery , tools furnished, stowage , or the cargo containers, must be […]
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Machine
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Machine Meaning of Machine A mechanical contrivance that modifies, utilizes or applies energy or force , having a useful function or useful objective. See Foster Wheeler Corp. v U.S. (Cust.Ct.), 290 F. […]
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Band
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Band Meaning of Band In old Scotch law. A proclamation calling out a military force. 1 Pitc. Crim. Tr. pt. 1, p. 205. What does Band mean in American Law? The definition of Band in the law of […]
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Seaman
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Seaman Meaning of Seaman A person whose occupation is to assist in the management of vessels at sea. Lukos v Chesapeake & O.R. Co., (D.C.Mich.) 120 F.Supp. 296. All hands employed on the vessel in […]
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Board
Meals regularly corporation .
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Preferred Maritime Lien
Preferred Maritime Lien in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Preferred Maritime Lien, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: A category of maritime lien (see this maritime law term in this legal […]