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Which law governs admiralty and maritime matters: federal or state law? |
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| It is important to recognize that if the case is an admiralty and maritime matter, the general federal maritime law as set down in United States statutes and decisions of federal appellate courts and United States Supreme Court pre-empt and take precedence over all state laws. This changes not only the substantive laws, but also changes things such as the period of time in which lawsuits can be brought. Since the failure to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations effectively bars the entire claim, it is important to know at the outset what those limitations are and whether or not the admiralty and maritime limitations of the federal maritime law apply or the law of the various states apply. |
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