Barratry


Definition of "Barratry"

Shauna M. Talbot
  Talbot Realty LLC (MD)
Blue Wave Realty (FL)

Violation of duty in marine insurance, such as acts of the master and crew of a ship that result in damage to the vessel including purposefully running it aground, diverting it from its true course of travel, stealing of its cargo, and abandoning the vessel.


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