The History and Present Position of the Bill of Lading as a Document of Title to Goods: Being the Yorke Prize Essay for the Year 1913 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

W. P. Bennett

9781331283331: The History and Present Position of the Bill of Lading as a Document of Title to Goods: Being the Yorke Prize Essay for the Year 1913 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1331283337 ISBN 13 : 9781331283331

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Understand the Bill of Lading’s journey from medieval markets to modern law — a practical history and comparative analysis of how title, transfer, and risk shape international shipments.

This authoritative exploration traces the origins of the bill and shows how different legal systems treat it today. It surveys English, French, German, American, Italian, Japanese, and other laws, revealing how practice and doctrine evolved together across borders.

Learn how the Bill of Lading emerged from merchant customs and trade routes.
See how indorsement, transfer, and stoppage in transitu affect ownership and risk.
Compare core concepts across major legal families to understand global shipping practice.
Explore how commercial codes and case law intersect with practical shipping decisions.

Ideal for readers of maritime law, international trade, and historical analysis who want a clear view of how a single document moves wealth and risk across the world.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331283337
ISBN 13: 9781331283331
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Nombre de pages: 116
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The History and Present Position of the Bill of Lading as a Document of Title

W. P. Bennett

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ISBN 10 : 1331283337 ISBN 13 : 9781331283331

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Bill of Lading, a document that has played a vital role in international trade since the Middle Ages. The author meticulously traces its evolution from a simple record of goods shipped to a complex legal instrument that symbolizes property ownership. Exploring the historical context, the book delves into the intricate interplay between the Law Merchant, a body of customary rules governing trade, and national legal systems. The author reveals how the Bill of Lading transitioned from a mere record kept by ships' clerks to a separate document with multiple copies, paving the way for a system of negotiable instruments that facilitated the transfer of ownership in goods at sea. This exploration of the Bill of Ladingâ� �s legal evolution offers unique insights into the development of commercial law and the changing nature of trade practices over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331283331_0

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