In English law. This was a court which exercised jurisdiction in prize cases, and had general jurisdiction in maritime causes, on the instance side. Its proceedings were usually in rem, and its practice and principles derived in large measure from the civil law. The judicature acts of 1873 transferred all the powers and jurisdiction of… Continue Reading HIGH COURT OF ADMIRALTY
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DROITS OF ADMIRALTY
Rights or perquisites of the admiralty. A term applied to goodsfound derelict at sea. Ap- lied also to property captured in time of war y noncommissionedvessels of a belligerent nation. 1 Kent, Comm. 96.Droit ne done plnis qne soit de- mannde. The law gives not more than is demanded. 2 Inst. 286.Droit ne poet pas… Continue Reading DROITS OF ADMIRALTY
ADMIRALTY
A court exercising jurisdiction over maritime causes, both civil and criminal, and marine affairs, commerce and navigation, controversies arising out of acts done upon or relating to the sea, and over questions of prize. Also, the system of jurisprudence relating to and growing out of the jurisdiction and practice of the admiralty courts. In English… Continue Reading ADMIRALTY
ADMIRALTY COURT
The brach of court system controling the maritime financial and regulatory regulations. Refer to admiralty law.
ADMIRALTY LAW
The rules and orders of maritime law. This protects the ships and the sea from harm. Maritime treaties are drafted between international interests. Its managed by the admiralty court system.
BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY
A book of the highest authority in admiralty matters, generally supposed to have been compiled during the reign of Edward III. with additions of a later date. It contains the laws of Oleron, a view of crimes and offenses cognizable in the admiralty, and many other matters. See DeLovio v. Boit, 2 Gall. 404, Fed.… Continue Reading BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY
COURT OF ADMIRALTY
A court having jurisdiction of causes arising under the rules of admiralty law. See ADMIRALTY.
WRECK
At common law. Such goods as after a shipwreck are cast upon the land bythe sea, aud, as lying within the territory of some county, do not belong to theJurisdiction of the admiralty, but to the common law. 2 Inst. 107; 1 Bl. Comm. 200.Goods cast ashore from a wrecked vessel, where no living creature… Continue Reading WRECK
TRINITY MASTERS
are elder brethren of the Trinity House. If a question arising in an admiralty action depends upon technical skill and experience in navigation, TRINITY SITTINGS 1174 ROVER the judge or court is usually assisted at the hearing by two Trinity Masters, who sit as assessors, and advise the court ou questions of a nautical character.… Continue Reading TRINITY MASTERS
SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
The court formed by the English judicature act, 1873, (as modified by the judicature act, 1875, the appellate jurisdiction act, 1876, and the judicature acts of 1877, 1879, and 1SS1,) in substitution for the various superior courts of law, equity, admiralty, pro- bate. and divorce, existing when tbe act was passed, including the court of… Continue Reading SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE