Bøger af William Atkinson Oliver

First published in the early 20th century, this shipping law manual is a comprehensive resource for shipowners, captains, and other maritime professionals. It covers a wide range of topics, including insurance, charter parties, freight, and collisions. The book is designed to be a practical and accessible guide for anyone involved in the shipping industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Oliver's Shipping Law Manual (1879) is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations that govern the shipping industry. Written by William Atkinson Oliver, a prominent legal scholar and practitioner of the time, this book covers a wide range of topics related to maritime law, including the rights and obligations of shipowners and crew members, the liability of carriers for loss or damage to cargo, and the procedures for resolving disputes in international shipping.The manual is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of shipping law. The first section provides an overview of the legal framework governing the industry, including the various international conventions and treaties that have been developed over the years to regulate maritime commerce. The second section covers the rights and duties of shipowners and crew members, including issues related to employment contracts, wages, and working conditions.The third section of the book deals with the carriage of goods by sea, including the various types of contracts that may be used to transport cargo, the obligations of carriers to deliver goods in a timely and safe manner, and the liability of carriers for loss or damage to cargo. The fourth section covers issues related to marine insurance, including the types of policies that are available, the rights and obligations of insurers and insured parties, and the procedures for resolving disputes.Overall, Oliver's Shipping Law Manual (1879) is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the shipping industry, including shipowners, operators, crew members, insurers, and legal professionals. It provides a detailed and thorough overview of the complex legal framework that governs maritime commerce, and offers practical guidance on how to navigate this framework in order to ensure compliance with the law and protect the interests of all parties involved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.