Bills of Lading

The updated second edition of this book provides a detailed legal analysis of common standard form clauses selected from over 50 bills of lading and waybills, as well as providing a comprehensive examination of the legal principles that are applicable to them. Practical and easy to use, each chapter contains clear explanations of a clause or group of clauses found in day-to-day use, together with illustrations from contrasting standard form clauses. These explanations are accompanied by expert commentary, analyzing the legal principles relevant to each group of clauses. Individual footnotes are also included, drawing attention to relevant legal decisions or to the implications of particular wordings. The different types of clauses covered include identity of carrier clauses, merchants responsibility clauses, particular liability clauses, Himalaya clauses, and jurisdiction and choice of law clauses. The book also takes full consideration of the latest UK case law and registration, inclu