Lowndes & Rudolf: The Law of General Average and The York-Antwerp Rules

Lowndes & Rudolf is a specialist commentary on the York-Antwerp Rules (YAR). It is the most detailed and analytical work on general average (GA) You’ll find the book gives you a historical overview of each Rule of YAR, and a comparison with English law, which gives insight into the underlying principles and the problems inherent in their application. Provides detailed, section-by-section commentary on the York-Antwerp Rules Sets out the obligations, rights and entitlements of the various parties in a general average situation governed by English law and/or the York-Antwerp Rules Discusses the various courses of action open to the parties in a general average situation and the effect of taking any of these options on rights and liabilities Covers enforcement of rights in general average Explains underlying principles, each Rule, and also the practical problems which arise in applying them Provides worked examples to throw light on difficult situations Considers General Average within the wider context of marine insurance law Examines the practical implications of the introduction of the Rotterdam Rules Discusses the role of General Average in the current climate of widespread piracy on the high seas Contains forms and materials, including forms of standard security documentation and the Rules of Practice of the Average Adjusters Association Includes the Marine Insurance Clauses