Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 25th Edition | 2024*

Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading, 25th Edition | 2024*

First published in 1886, Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading has long been a foundational reference for those drafting contracts or handling disputes in maritime law. Recognized as the leading authority on the general principles governing time charters, voyage charters, and demise charters, the book provides a thorough analysis of charterparties as core commercial contracts—covering everything from contract formation to rights, obligations, terms, agency, and performance.

Key Updates in the 25th Edition:

• New content in Chapter 1 on the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023, reflecting the digitization of shipping documents.

• Updated analysis of major UK Supreme Court decisions, including:

  • Times Travel UK Ltd v Pakistan International Airlines Corp [2021] UKSC 40, on the legal framework for economic duress in contracts.

  • Stoffel & Co v Grondona [2020] UKSC 42, clarifying the doctrine of illegality in contract law.

• Comprehensive coverage of recent Court of Appeal decisions, such as:

  • MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1406, which explores the limits of contractual duties in force majeure scenarios.

  • DHL Product and Chartering Ltd v Gemini Ocean Shipping Co Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1555, analyzing different forms of contractual “subjects” and their legal consequences.

  • SK Shipping Europe Ltd v Capital VLCC 3 Corp [2022] EWCA Civ 231, dealing with implied representations and affirmation in contract law.

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