Maritime

Pertaining to navigation or to commercial intercourse upon the seas, and, in this country, upon the great lakes and navigable rivers. Maritime cause: a cause of action originating on such waters, or out of such intercourse. Maritime contract: a contract relating to such navigation or such commerce. Maritime court: a coux't exercising the powers of a court of admiralty. Maritime interest: interest at an extraordinaiy rate paid for a loan upon bottomry or respondentia. Maritime law: the law of the sea; the body of usages which governs the affairs of persons engaged in such navigation and intercourse. Maritime lien: a lien on a vessel for money advanced, supplies furnished, labor done, etc Maritime loan: a loan upon security of ship or cargo, to be paid, with maritime interest, if the vessel arrives safely. Maritime service: a service to be performed in connection with navigation or commercial intercourse upon navigable w'aters. Maritime tort: a wrong committed on navigable waters within the jurisdictionof a court of admiralty.