A field of law relating to, and arising from, the practice of the admiralty courts (tribunals that exercise jurisdiction over all contracts,
TORTS,
offenses, or injuries within maritime law) that regulates and settles special problems associated with sea navigation and commerce.
FURTHER READINGS
Healy, Nicholas J. 1999. Cases and Materials on Admiralty. 3d ed. St. Paul, Minn.: West Group.
Lucas, Jo Desha. 2003. Admiralty: Cases and Materials. 5th ed. New York: Foundation Press.
Robertson, David W. 2001. Admiralty and Maritime Law in the United States. Durham, N.C.: Carolina Academic Press.
Schoenbaum, Thomas J. 2001. Admiralty and Maritime Law. 3d ed. St. Paul, Minn.: West Group.
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