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Fall 2024
LAW300  A  ADMIRALTY

Course Description
A study of legal issues arising in the maritime and recreational boating industry, including admiralty jurisdiction, maritime liens, salvage, cargo, carriage of goods by sea, charter parties, general average, the rights of seamen and maritime workers, collision and limitation of liability.


Course Schedule
Dates Day Time Room
08-19-2024 - 11-25-2024   MW  8:00 AM-9:20 AM F200

Course Frequency
This course is usually offered once every academic year

Course Information

Credits: 3
Pass/Fail Option: Yes
Prerequisite:
Grading: Graded
Method of Evaluation: Final Exam
Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
General
Special Attributes: None
Course Delivery:
Residential
Special Restrictions:
Law Track(s): None
Bar Subject(s): None
Concentration(s):
Environmental Law (Area of Focus)   More information
Environmental Law (Concentration)   More information
Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
Yes  
  • Textbook Name: Cases and Materials on Admiralty (American Casebook Series)
    Textbook Type: Hardcover
    Requirement: Required
    Author: David Sharpe, Peter Winship
    Publisher: West Academic Publishing
    Edition: 6
    ISBN: 9781634593052
      
  
First Class Assignment(s):
  • Assignment: Read Chapter 1, Sections A and B., of the Textbook.- Cases and Materials on Admiralty by Sharpe,

    Material:
    Cases and Materials on Admiralty, Sixth Edition, Healy and Sharpe (2017)
      

    SYLLABUS.Admiralty 2024 7-25-24.pdf

 
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Contact Information:
Email: mrkarcher@aol.com