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Admiralty Extension Act

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A quick definition of Admiralty Extension Act:

Admiralty Extension Act: A law passed in 1948 that allows courts to hear cases where a boat or ship caused damage or injury, even if it happened on land. This means that if a boat crashes into a bridge or hurts someone on a pier, the court can hold the boat owner responsible for the damage or injury. The Admiralty Extension Act helps protect people and property from harm caused by boats and ships.

A more thorough explanation:

The Admiralty Extension Act is a law passed in 1948 that expanded the jurisdiction of admiralty-tort cases. This means that any damage or injury caused by a vessel on navigable water, regardless of where it occurred, can be considered under admiralty law.

For example, if a ship crashes into a bridge or pier, causing damage or injury to people on it, the Admiralty Extension Act would allow for the case to be heard in admiralty court. This law also covers cases where a vessel causes damage or injury on land, as long as it was caused by the vessel on navigable water.

The Admiralty Extension Act is important because it ensures that those who are harmed by vessels on navigable waterways have a legal recourse to seek compensation for their damages or injuries.

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[] baddestbunny
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
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??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
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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