York-Antwerp rules

York-Antwerp rules
voluntary rules implementing, for those who choose to accept them, a common regime in respect of general average. The names derive from the first two international conferences which settle the rules – York in 1864 and Antwerp in 1877. The most recent edition was prepared in 1974.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.


York-Antwerp rules
A group of directives relating to uniform bills of lading and governing the settlement of maritime losses among the several interests, including ship and cargo owners.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


York-Antwerp Rules
A group of directives relating to uniform bills of lading and governing the settlement of maritime losses among the several interests, including ship and cargo owners.

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