LEX RHODIA

By SovConn | August 28, 2013

lex Rhodia (leks roh-dee-<<schwa>>). [Latin] Roman law. The Rhodian law governing the subject of jettison. • This began as the common law of the ancient Mediterranean Sea. It required that all consignors and the shipmaster share losses equally. — Also termed lex Rhodia de jactu. See RHODIAN LAW.

[Blacks Law 8th]

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