What kind of cases or fact situations are covered by admiralty and maritime law?
There are two types of cases or fact situations that are generally found under the admiralty and maritime law.
The first involves matters arising out of an injury to persons or damage to property related to a vessel in navigation of the navigable waters of the United States during the course of traditional maritime activity with the potential for affecting maritime commerce.
The second area is maritime contracts, which are contracts that relate to the navigation, business or commerce of the sea.
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