clause paramount

clause paramount
In admiralty law (See admiralty and maritime law), a statement required by federal law to be included in any bill of lading, which evinces a contract for the transportation of goods by sea from U.S. ports in foreign trade.

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


clause paramount
In admiralty law, a statement required by federal law to be included in any bill of lading, which evinces a contract for the transportation of goods by sea from U.S. ports in foreign trade.

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