„Harter Act“

What does Harter Act stand for?

(USA) An 1893 Federal Statute regarding ocean bills of lading and limitation of some carrier liabilities. It has been substantially superseded by the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936 and others.

Source:

Haynes, Emily. “A Legal Guide to United States Shipping Law”. Cambridge University Press, 2010.

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