Friday, April 12, 2013

Justices Beds on Hypothecation by Bottomry

Another masterpiece of legal scholarship lies here. If you don't know about hypothecation by bottomry this is a must read; and if you do, then it's an even must'er read. MCLE credit awaiting approval from the House of Lords. (Actually, maybe you should deduct MCLE credit from your tally after reading!)

Lord Fozziwick and Lord Chenneyworth?
Respondentia (1) a loan where a ship's cargo is the security, on similar terms to bottomry; (2) discoloration of the skin from filing too many briefs with yellow covers.