Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading - 9780421915107

Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading

21st Edition

ISBN: 9780421915107

Published by: Sweet & Maxwell

Authors: Stewart Boyd CBE, QC; Bernard Eder, QC; Andrew Burrows, QC (Hon); David Foxton, QC; Steven Berry, QC; Christopher Smith

Publication Date: 12 Jun 2008

Format: Hardback

£351.00

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Examining over 100 cases in the new 21^st edition, Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading:

Features the leading statement of the principles behind charterparties
Illustrates the principles behind charterparties
Covers time charters, voyage charters and demise charters and bills of lading
Delivers practical advice from the leading principles-based book in the area of Charterparties
Covers charterparties as forms of commercial contract
Clarifies contracts and contractual issues by pinpointing their nature, validity, construction and performance
Enhances understanding of issues relating to liability and damages.
Reproduces relevant legislation such as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 and 1971
Identifies and resolves uncertainties in points of principle; vital for dispute resolution

Contents

Nature, validity and construction of the contract

Parties to the contract

Agency

Charterparties

The bill of lading as a contract

Bills of lading for goods on a chartered ship

Terms of the contract

Representations

Performance of contract: loading

The bill of lading as a document of title

Liability of shipowner for loss of, or damage to, goods carried

Performance of the contract - the voyage

Performance of the contract - unloading

Demurrage

Freight

Time charters

Through bills of lading, combined transportation, containers

Lien

Damages

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971

Jurisdiction and limitation of actions

Appendices