Maritime Law in the U.S. in the United States

According to provisions in the U.S. Constitution, U.S. maritime law is administered by federal courts that have jurisdiction over all maritime contracts, injuries, offenses, and torts. Maritime causes are deemed to be those directly affecting commerce on navigable waters that form a continuous highway to foreign countries. In any dispute the fact that commerce is practiced only on waters within a single state does not necessarily affect the jurisdiction of the federal courts. Many aspects of maritime law are now governed by federal statutes and thus are no longer dependent upon the constitutional power of Congress to regulate commerce.(Source: “Maritime Law,” Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2000)

Maritime Law Definition

That system of law which particularly relates to the affairs and business of the sea, to ships, their crews and navigation, and to the marine conveyance of persons and property.

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That system of law which particularly relates to the affairs and business of the sea, to ships, their crews and navigation, and to the marine conveyance of persons and property. See 21 Wall. (U. S.) 558.

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Maritime Law The U.S

Introduction to Maritime Law

According to provisions in the U.S. Constitution, U.S. maritime law is administered by federal courts that have jurisdiction over all maritime contracts, injuries, offenses, and torts. Maritime causes are deemed to be those directly affecting commerce on navigable waters that form a continuous highway to foreign countries. In any dispute the fact that commerce is practiced only on waters within a single state does not necessarily affect the jurisdiction of the federal courts. Many aspects of maritime law are now governed by federal statutes and thus are no longer dependent upon the constitutional power of Congress to regulate commerce.” (1)

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• Information about Maritime Law in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Maritime Law