Understanding how insurance contracts handle illegal voyages and maritime risk. This book explains the rules governing marine insurance, including when policies are void and why certain voyages are prohibited by law. It also analyzes famous cases and how courts view coverage, fraud, and liability at sea.
The text assembles historical statutes, policy forms, and court opinions to show what makes an insurance contract valid on the high seas. It covers bottomry, life and fire insurances, and the treatment of wagers versus genuine risk. Readers will see how legality, enforceability, and practical risk shape every claim.
Ideal for readers of maritime law, insurance history, and nineteenth‑century legal thought who want a grounded, practice‑horne view of how insurance meets the law at sea.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive analysis of marine insurance law and its history. The author traces the development of marine insurance from its origins to present-day practices, examining its evolution from ancient maritime states to contemporary insurance contracts. The book delves into the legal principles and concepts that govern marine insurance, providing a thorough understanding of the subject from a historical and legal perspective. It explores the influence of ancient maritime laws, such as the Rhodian laws, on the development of modern insurance practices. Additionally, the book discusses the role of insurance in promoting trade and navigation, emphasizing its significance in the growth of commerce and the global economy. Through a comprehensive examination of legal cases and historical documents, the book offers valuable insights into the complex world of marine insurance law. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781334586170_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334586170
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334586170
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 658 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28201472/1
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