9781331283331 - The History and Present Position of the Bill of Lading as a Document of Title to Goods: Being the Yorke Prize Essay for the Year 1913 (Classic Reprint) de Hadley, A... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Bill of Lading, a document that has played a vital role in international trade since the Middle Ages. The author meticulously traces its evolution from a simple record of goods shipped to a complex legal instrument that symbolizes property ownership. Exploring the historical context, the book delves into the intricate interplay between the Law Merchant, a body of customary rules governing trade, and national legal systems. The author reveals how the Bill of Lading transitioned from a mere record kept by ships' clerks to a separate document with multiple copies, paving the way for a system of negotiable instruments that facilitated the transfer of ownership in goods at sea. This exploration of the Bill of Ladingââ â¢s legal evolution offers unique insights into the development of commercial law and the changing nature of trade practices over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 116 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.27 inches. This item is printed on demand.