Robert Joseph Pothier Livres

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Pothier's pioneering work on the law of letting to hire in shipping contracts was a landmark in maritime jurisprudence. His detailed analysis of the rights and responsibilities of both owners and charterers of ships laid the groundwork for modern contract law and influenced maritime trade throughout the world. First published in 1764, this book is still widely consulted by scholars, lawyers, and shipping professionals.