Freight Law
/ˈfreɪt lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the transportation of goods by land, sea, or air, including contracts, liability, and shipping regulations.
Freight law determines the responsibilities of carriers and shippers in transporting cargo safely.
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- freight law
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Commentary
Freight law integrates aspects of contract and tort law specific to commercial transport, often overlapping with maritime and transportation statutes.
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