Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
Ship Mortgage Act — A federal statute regulating mortgages covering vessels registered or enrolled as United States vessels. 46 USC §§ 911 et seq. A statute which provides for a maritime lien enforceable by suit in rein in favor of any person furnishing repairs,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
preferred ship mortgage — A mortgage of a vessel given a preferred status by the Ship Mortgage Act, subject to conditions respecting the size of the vessel and compliance with registration and other provisions of the Act. 2 Am J2d Adm § 122 … Ballentine's law dictionary
mortgage — /morgaj/ A mortgage is an interest in land created by a written instrument providing security for the performance of a duty or the payment of a debt. At common law, an estate created by a conveyance absolute in its form, but intended to secure… … Black's law dictionary
mortgage — /morgaj/ A mortgage is an interest in land created by a written instrument providing security for the performance of a duty or the payment of a debt. At common law, an estate created by a conveyance absolute in its form, but intended to secure… … Black's law dictionary
Maritime lien — Admiralty law History … Wikipedia
Stevedore — Docker redirects here. For other uses, see Docker (disambiguation). Stevedores on a New York dock loading barrels of corn syrup onto a barge on the Hudson River. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c.1912 Stevedore, dockworker, docker, dock labourer,… … Wikipedia
federal statute — The written will of Congress as expressed formally by an Act of Congress. 50 Am J1st Stat § 2. For particular statute, see the pertinent title or popular name, such as Alcohol Administration Act; Bank Conservation Act; Farm Loan Act; Interpleader … Ballentine's law dictionary
vessel of the United States — Any vessel registered, enrolled, or licensed under the laws of the United States, whether permanently or temporarily. 46 USC § 911(2)(4) (Ship Mortgage Act) … Ballentine's law dictionary
Marine insurance — Admiralty law History … Wikipedia
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