Admiralty Jurisdiction (e-book)
This publication offers an in-depth analysis of admiralty jurisdiction law in South Africa, thoroughly examining relevant case law with critical insight. It includes frequent comparisons with laws from other jurisdictions. The second edition expands on the first, incorporating updates to the law up to November 2011. Key topics covered include admiralty jurisdiction scope, applicable laws, actions in rem and personam, security arrests, maritime liens, judicial sales, and statutory powers. Supplementary materials provide full texts of pertinent legislation and court rules. This resource is essential for legal professionals, academics, and the shipping industry seeking authoritative and current guidance.
Product Information
| e-ISBN | 9780702199264 |
| Variant | e-book |
| Publisher | JUTA PUBLISHERS |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Published | 2012 |
| Author | Hofmeyr, G |
Content
- Preface
- Law reports cited with mode of citation
- Principal authorities cited with mode of citation
- Table of statutes
- Table of rules
- Table of cases
- International conventions cited
- Reports cited
- Historical outline
- Admiralty jurisdiction
- The law applicable to the matters in respect of which admiralty jurisdiction exists
- The action in rem
- Security arrests
- The action in personam
- Description of parties, representation and locus standi
- Miscellaneous statutory powers and excessive claims and proceedings brought without reasonable and probable cause
- Maritime liens
- Judicial sales, the creation of a fund and its distribution and the ranking of claims
- Appendices
- Index
Interest / Benefit to
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Advocates and attorneys specialising in shipping law
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Academics
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Shipping industry
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Libraries
Key Benefit
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The most up to date exposition and commentary on admiralty jurisdiction
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Comprehensive index for ease of reference
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Full references in footnotes
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Appendices contain full text of relevant legislation and rules of court
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