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Page 891
... follows : First . The Ship and Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage occasioned by " the perils of the seas or other waters , *** " unseaworthiness of the ship even existing at time of shipment or sailing on the voyage ...
... follows : First . The Ship and Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage occasioned by " the perils of the seas or other waters , *** " unseaworthiness of the ship even existing at time of shipment or sailing on the voyage ...
Page 894
... follows , we think , that if the carrier fails to meet that burden he is liable for damages to the cargo resulting from negligence of the master and crew in the navigation or management of the vessel and the carrier is so liable wholly ...
... follows , we think , that if the carrier fails to meet that burden he is liable for damages to the cargo resulting from negligence of the master and crew in the navigation or management of the vessel and the carrier is so liable wholly ...
Page 918
... follows : " In fine , the destruction of the J. W. Parker by the act of the municipal authorities of the port of Calcutta was not a voluntary sacrifice of part of a maritime adventure for the safety of the rest of that adventure , made ...
... follows : " In fine , the destruction of the J. W. Parker by the act of the municipal authorities of the port of Calcutta was not a voluntary sacrifice of part of a maritime adventure for the safety of the rest of that adventure , made ...
Page 931
... follows : " Of course a city cannot be required to keep streets in such con- dition as to insure the safety of travelers under all circumstances . The measure of its duty in this respect is reasonable care and it is 1924 A. M. C. liable ...
... follows : " Of course a city cannot be required to keep streets in such con- dition as to insure the safety of travelers under all circumstances . The measure of its duty in this respect is reasonable care and it is 1924 A. M. C. liable ...
Page 938
... follow from the contract as a matter of law . The libellant did the work on the order of the Receiver and it was work ... follows : At the trial the libellant called upon the United States to produce a letter from the American Bureau of ...
... follow from the contract as a matter of law . The libellant did the work on the order of the Receiver and it was work ... follows : At the trial the libellant called upon the United States to produce a letter from the American Bureau of ...
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Page 1153 - that the laws of the several States, except where the Constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply.
Page 1335 - ... (a) The leading marks necessary for identification of the goods as the same are furnished in writing by the shipper before the loading of such goods starts, provided such marks are stamped or otherwise shown clearly upon the goods...
Page 1167 - Every vessel shall in a fog, mist, falling snow, or heavy rain storms go at a moderate speed, having careful regard to the existing circumstances and conditions.
Page 893 - ... to exercise due diligence properly equip, man, provision, and outfit said vessel, and to make said vessel seaworthy and capable of performing her intended voyage, or whereby the obligations of the master, officers, agents, or servants to carefully handle and stow her cargo and to care for and properly deliver same, shall in any wise be lessened, weakened, or avoided.
Page 1337 - ... 7. After the goods are loaded the bill of lading to be issued by the carrier, master, or agent of the carrier, to the shipper shall, if the shipper so demands, be a " shipped " bill of lading, provided that if the shipper shall have previously taken up any document of title to such goods, he shall surrender the same as against the issue of the
Page 1548 - British flag outside the limits of territorial waters by the authorities of the United States, its territories or possessions in order that enquiries may be addressed to those on board and an examination be made of the ship's papers for the purpose of ascertaining whether the vessel or those on board are endeavoring to import or have imported alcoholic beverages into the United States, its territories or possessions in violation of the laws there in force.
Page 1436 - Whenever the death of a person shall be caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond a marine league from the shore of any State, or the District of Columbia, or the Territories or dependencies of the United States, the personal representative of the decedent may maintain a suit for damages in the district courts of the United States, in admiralty, for the exclusive benefit of the decedent's wife, husband, parent, child, or dependent relative against the vessel, person...
Page 1358 - An Act to regulate the immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States...
Page 1334 - Contract of carriage" applies only to contracts of carriage covered by a bill of lading or any similar document of title...
Page 904 - ... liberty to call at any port or ports, in or out of the customary route...