The Merchant's and Shipper's Guide: in Relation to Their Rights, Duties, and Liabilities, Under the Existing Commercial Regulations of the United States, as Established by Statute, and According to Judicial Decisions, in This and Other Countries, on Commercial Law

Benjamin Loring & Company

ISBN 10: 0461554291 / ISBN 13: 9780461554298

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2020

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• Title: The Merchant's and Shipper's Guide: in Relation to Their Rights, Duties, and Liabilities, Under the Existing Commercial Regulations of the United States, as Established by Statute, and According to Judicial Decisions, in This and Other Countries, on Commercial Law
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461554291
• ISBN 13: 9780461554298
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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The Merchant's And Shipper's Guide: In Relation To Their Rights, Duties, And Liabilities, Under The Existing Commercial Regulations Of The United States, As Established By Statute, And According To Judicial Decisions, In This And Other Countries, On Commercial Law by Frederic William Sawyer. This work compiles the statutes and judicial decisions governing the rights, duties, and liabilities of merchants and mariners under United States commercial regulation, and relates these rules to comparable practices in other nations. It is structured as a practical manual intended for use in the counting-house and in the ship's cabin, with chapters covering topics from registry, enrollment, and licensing of ships, to documents required for American vessels, regulations in foreign trade, and the roles and responsibilities of agents, ship-owners, masters, and seamen. The book also includes forms and appendices to illustrate legal procedures and typical documents used in maritime commerce, such as bills of lading, bottomry, charters, and protests. It serves as a comprehensive reference for maritime law and commercial regulation of the era, balancing statutory provisions with judicial interpretations and practical guidance for commerce by sea.