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Handbook 2009 |
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Shipping Law (LAW339) |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Not available 2009 |
Description: |
This unit provides an overview of the law applicable to the commercial trade of shipping. It deals with the legal relationships brought about during carriage of goods by sea, including bills of lading, waybills, and the various types of charter parties. The unit considers the complex matrix created by custom, principles of common law (such as tort, contract and bailment) and civil law, international conventions and the laws of individual nations in governing this important area of commercial trade. |
Contact time: |
Taught intensively over one week: refer to timetable for details. |
Prerequisites: |
L120/LEG120/LAW120 Research and Writing, L150/LEG150/LAW150 Australian Legal System, L152/LAW152 Torts, L130/LAW130 Criminal Law and Procedure, L260/LAW260 Contract. |
Exclusions: |
Students who have successfully completed LAW339/LLM539 Maritime Law may not enrol in this unit for credit. |
Used in these Courses: |
Law (Four-Year Degree) (LLB) |
Shipping Law (LLM539)as for LAW339, except as follows |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Not available 2009 |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in LLM. |
Used in these Courses: |
Master of Laws (Coursework) |
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