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Charter-party

the ship, an undertaking by the ship-owner that the ship, being seaworthy and furnished with necessaries, shall be ready by a certain day to receive the cargo, shall sail when loaded, and deliver her cargo at her … partita, Lat., a divided charter; charte partie, Fr.]. When notaries were less common there was only one instrument made for both parties; this they cut in two, and give each his portion; an agreement in writing by

Demurrage

crew of the vessel. The claim for demurrage ceases as soon as the ship is cleared out and ready for sailing, though she should be detained by adverse winds or tempestuous weather. It is a charge and … Demurrage, a term used in commercial navigation, signifying on allowance made to the owners of a ship by the freighter, for detaining her in port longer than the period

Magna Carta

present goods and chattels of the debtor do suffice to pay the debt, and the debtor himself be ready to satisfy there for. Neither shall the pledges of the debtor be distrained, as long as the principal … Island, situated in the Thames, not far from Aukerwyke, in Buckinghamshire. Many originals of the great Charter were made, for the purpose of depositing one in every diocese. Two of these are extant in the British Museum,

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