General Average; Principles and Practice in the United States of America

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... GENERAL INDEX PAGS ABANDONMENT rights of parties when vessel and cargo abandoned at sea and salved by strangers to adventure 20-22 ABANDONMENT OF VOYAGE treatment of expenses at port of refuge in consequence of 121,122-123,125 damage to cargo by handling 123 proper place for adjustment 135-137 ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE in consequence of a general average act 16-18,62,75 ACCIDENTAL STRANDING (See Unavoidable t Stranding) ACT must be voluntary and to avert common peril 4,10 that of someone charged with safety and control of ad-venture 4-5 may be voluntary, although the only reasonable course to pursue 4 though unnecessary, may occasion contribution 17-18 ADJUSTER services performed by 138-139 shipowner usually appoints 138 as trustee for cash deposits paid to secure contribution 138 his adjustment not necessarily binding 139 ADJUSTMENT proper place for 135 when voyage abandoned at port of refuge 135-137 cargo on board for successive ports 137 vessels bound for ports in West Indies or for Central and South American ports 137 duty of master to have same prepared 139 provision in York-Antwerp Rules 138 ADVANCES commission on 152 interest on, 153 AGENT expenses and services of, when sent to port of refuge 126 HO AGREEMENT in contract of affreightment for contribution notwithstanding dis-aster result of unseaworthiness or negligence 33,44 form of, to secure to salvor charges for services 199 contribution payable by vessel to cargo 200 ALLOWANCES not confined to part of vessel or cargo sacrificed 16-17 extend to direct and consequential damages and losses 16-17 deduction of one-third 147-148 no deduction from cost of anchors 147 when no betterment 147 from cost of temporary repairs 147 when articles sacrificed are brand new 147 summary of provisions in...