Scrutton provides the leading statement of law relating to charterparties and bills of lading. It clarifies how the legal principles work in practice with detailed reference to a wide variety of case material, including discussion of over 100 new cases since the previous edition. The new 125th Anniversary edition includes an in-depth re-examination of historic cases previously omitted from earlier editions.

Authors: Justice Eder QC, Andrew Burrows, David Foxton, Steven Berry, Christopher Smith, Howard Bennett

ISBN:  9780414045903

Publishers: Sweet & Maxwell September 2011

Binding Format:Hard back

CONTENTS

• Covers time, voyage and demise charters as well as bills of lading
• Sets out the underlying principles of the law in this area
• Delivers practical guidance on how the principles work in practice through detailed examination of case law
• Examines charterparties as forms of commercial contract, examining the nature, validity, construction of the contract, the parties to it and specific terms
• Considers the performance of the contract during loading, during the voyage and during unloading of cargo
• Examines bills of lading as contracts and as documents of title
• Explains liability issues and covers damages
• Highlights areas where the law is uncertain and suggests solutions
• Includes coverage of over 100 new cases since the last edition including; The Antiparos, The Ailsa Craig, The Silver Constellation and The Bremen Max