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Common law or the law of the land is what is lawful. Maritime law answer book 2014 charlie papavizas, h. Also called admiralty law or the law of admiralty, the laws and regulations, including international agreements and treaties, which exclusively govern activities at sea or in any navigable waters. Subscribers receive new country reports and updates on a regular basis, ensuring that this broad range of material remains current. Cases and materials used by robertson, friedell, sturley isbn.