Also known as:unliveries · unloading of cargo · discharge
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The unloading of cargo from a vessel at its intended destination in maritime law.
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Deed in Lieu Followed by Unlivery
Ulf Ulfsson, mortgagor of a bulk carrier, executed a deed in lieu of foreclosure transferring the vessel to Unity Capital in satisfaction of the debt. After the transfer, the vessel reached port where the cargo of grain underwent unlivery to the buyer. The discharge of the mortgage allowed the new owner to complete the unloading without foreclosure proceedings.
Presidential Authority and Cargo Unlivery
Under the executive power vested in the President, federal authorities directed the unlivery of embargoed cargo from a detained vessel at a U.S. port. The four-year term of the administration shaped the enforcement timeline for the unloading operation.
After dissolution, the limited partnership arranged for unlivery of its remaining cargo shipment at the destination port. The partnership applied assets to discharge debts before distributing proceeds from the completed unloading.
Partnership Dissolution and Unlivery
Following dissolution of the general partnership, partners oversaw unlivery of stored goods from a chartered vessel. The partnership applied assets to discharge liabilities before marshaling proceeds from the unloading.
Temporary Impracticability Delays Unlivery
A storm created temporary impracticability for unlivery of perishable cargo at the scheduled port. The duty to unload was suspended until conditions improved, without discharging the carrier's obligation.
Manager Liability Survives Unlivery
After ceasing to be manager, Usman Uddin remained liable for obligations incurred during unlivery of company cargo. The cessation did not discharge prior liabilities arising from the unloading operation.
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What does unlivery mean under maritime law?+
Unlivery refers to the unloading of cargo from a vessel at its intended destination.
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Does unlivery discharge a carrier's obligations?+
Unlivery itself completes delivery of the cargo but does not automatically discharge other contractual duties unless performance is complete.
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How does unlivery differ from delivery at an intermediate port?+
Unlivery occurs specifically at the cargo's intended final destination rather than at an intermediate or unintended location.
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376 U.S. 254 (1964)Remedies
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