LAW 315 - Admiralty Law

Class Hours: 3 Units: 3
General Education: Area D Social Science Upper Division
Prerequisite(s): Junior class standing
A broad study of admiralty law covering the development of general maritime law and American admiralty law, indicia of jurisdiction, scope of the maritime jurisdiction, substantive maritime law, maritime liens, towage, salvage, maritime torts, collision law, worker’s compensation claims, wrongful death, limitation of liability and jurisdiction and procedure in maritime claims. Students will understand the roles of people, society, and organizations in the formation of admiralty law and analyze case studies with a focus on patterns of behavior and social dynamics.
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