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Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Admiralty, During the Time of the Right Hon. Lord Stowell, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): 1822-1825 - Couverture souple

Haggard, John

 
9781333320553: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Admiralty, During the Time of the Right Hon. Lord Stowell, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): 1822-1825

Synopsis

A compact, thoughtful collection of early 19th‑century Admiralty judgments drawn from the High Court of Admiralty. It offers a window into how maritime disputes were resolved in the era of Lord Stowell, with plain explanations of legal principles and judgment outcomes.

This volume presents a selection of cases determined between 1822 and 1825, focusing on civil maritime questions that arose in peacetime. It explains the court’s approach to bottomry, charter parties, crew discipline, desertion, wages disputes, and salvage, among other topics. The editor emphasizes practical decisions and the reasoning behind rulings, making it useful for students, lawyers, and readers curious about maritime law and its history.

What you’ll experience
- Clear summaries of how the court viewed bonds, charters, and ship ownership in complex voyages
- Insights into the treatment of crew disputes, including pay and discharge situations
- Discussions of salvage and maritime practice, with notes on equity and costs
- Contextual introductions that connect individual cases to broader maritime law principles

Ideal for readers of historic legal texts, maritime law, and 19th‑century court decisions who want a practical sense of the era’s legal reasoning.

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