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Admiralty Clause

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A quick definition of Admiralty Clause:

The Admiralty Clause is a part of the U.S. Constitution that says federal courts have the power to handle cases related to ships and the sea. This means that if there is a legal problem involving boats, cargo, or sailors, it can be heard in a federal court.

A more thorough explanation:

The Admiralty Clause is a provision in the United States Constitution that grants federal courts the authority to hear and decide cases related to maritime law. This clause is found in Article III, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution.

Examples of cases that fall under the Admiralty Clause include:

  • Disputes between ship owners and crew members
  • Claims for damage to cargo during transport by sea
  • Collisions between ships
  • Maritime insurance claims

For instance, if a cargo ship sinks and the owner of the cargo files a lawsuit against the shipping company for damages, the case would fall under the jurisdiction of the federal court due to the Admiralty Clause. Similarly, if a sailor is injured while working on a ship, they can file a lawsuit under the Admiralty Clause to seek compensation for their injuries.

The Admiralty Clause is an important part of the U.S. legal system as it ensures that disputes related to maritime law are handled consistently and fairly across the country.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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