ABSTRACT

Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice is the definitive work on litigation in the Admiralty Court, providing in depth analysis and explanation of jurisdiction, practice and procedure, forms and precedents. It deals with several issues, not covered elsewhere, including the impact of insolvency, the interplay between the jurisdiction and practice, the series of rules on jurisdiction laid down by international conventions , limitation periods and collision action rules. The fourth edition has been updated comprehensively to include new case law and changes in Commercial Court practice and procedure. Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice is an invaluable reference source for anyone concerned with admiralty law.

chapter 1|24 pages

—INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|60 pages

—SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION

chapter 3|58 pages

—EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION

chapter 4|46 pages

—PROCEDURE IN AN ADMIRALTY CLAIM IN REM

chapter 5|30 pages

—LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

chapter 6|20 pages

—PRIORITIES

chapter 7|44 pages

—COLLISION CLAIMS

chapter 8|50 pages

—LIMITATION CLAIMS

chapter 9|8 pages

—REFERENCES TO THE ADMIRALTY REGISTRAR

chapter 10|54 pages

—SHIP MORTGAGES