marine torts
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Definitions from Case Law
From 66 U.S. 574 - The Propeller Commerce · 1861Most cited · 51 citing opinions
marine torts are in the nature of trespasses upon the person or upon personal property, and they may be prosecuted in personam in any district where the offending party resides, or in rem wherever the offending thing is found to be within the jurisdiction of the court