Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading 22nd ed with 2nd Supplement

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.

This new 125th Anniversary edition also includes an in-depth re-examination of historic cases which were previously omitted from the work.

• The 2nd Supplement was published in December 2014
• The 1st Supplement was published in November 2013
• The Main Work was published in September 2011
• Covers time charters, voyage charters and demise charters as well as bills of lading
• Sets out clearly the underlying principles of the law in this area
• Delivers practical advice about 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
• Reproduces relevant legislation, such as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Acts 1992 and 1971, so it can be consulted easily