prize law

prize law
During times of war, belligerent states may attempt to interfere with maritime commerce to prevent ships from carrying goods that will aid the war effort of an opponent. After ships are captured and brought to a friendly port, a local tribunal called a prize court (See prize courts) will determine the legality of the seizure, or the destruction of the vessel and cargo if the vessel cannot be sailed to a friendly port. The body of customary international law and treaties that determines the appropriateness of such actions is referred to as prize law.

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


prize law
During times of war, belligerent states may attempt to interfere with maritime commerce to prevent ships from carrying goods that will aid the war effort of an opponent. After ships are captured and brought to a friendly port, a local tribunal called a prize court will determine the legality of the seizure, or the destruction of the vessel and cargo if the vessel cannot be sailed to a friendly port. The body of customary international law and treaties that determines the appropriateness of such actions is referred to as prize law.

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