School of Law
2008-2009 Law Catalog
   

LAW 2753 - Admiralty Law


This course provides an introduction to the general maritime law and practice and procedures in admiralty. It examines such issues as admiralty jurisdiction and federalism; procedure for admiralty claims; maritime liens; the carriage of goods by sea, including Hague-Visby Rules and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act; charter parties and arbitration; the laws relating to salvage; general average; collision; personal injury and death; limitation of liability; international treaties and conventions; and pollution of the seas.

Credits: 2




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