One who ships or puts goods on board of a vessel, to be carried to another place during her voyage. In general, the shipper is bound to pay for the hire of the vessel, or the freight of the goods. … [Read more...] about SHIPPER
SHIPPING ARTICLES
contr. mar. law. The act of congress of July 20, 1790, s. 1, directs that a master of any vessel bound from a port in the United States to any foreign port, or of any vessel of fifty tons or upwards, bound from a port in one state to a port in any other than at adjoining state, shall, before he proceed on such voyage, make an agreement in writing or in print, with every seaman … [Read more...] about SHIPPING ARTICLES
SHERIFFS SALE
The sale of property by the sheriff after being seized, pursuant to court judgment, so that a judgment creditor's judgment shall be satisfied against the debtor whose property was seized. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFS SALE
SHERIFFALTY
The office of sheriff, the time during which a sheriff is to remain in office. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFALTY
SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT
American law promulgated by the Federal government prohibiting conspiracies, contracts and agreements that are designed to monopolize, control or restrain free trade. … [Read more...] about SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT