Jones Act — A federal law which covers injuries to crewmen at sea, gives jurisdiction to the federal courts, and sets up various rules for conduct of these cases under maritime law. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary … Law dictionary
Jones Act — Der Jones Act ist ein US Bundesgesetz, das den Seehandel in den Gewässern der USA und zwischen US Häfen betrifft[1]. Durch Kabotageregelungen wird der Schiffsverkehr zwischen amerikanischen Häfen grundsätzlich auf Schiffe beschränkt, die in den… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jones Act — ▪ United States [1916] formally Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 statute announcing the intention of the United States government to “withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands as soon as a stable government can be established… … Universalium
Jones Act — Federal statute passed in 1920 which provides that a seaman injured in the course of his employment by the negligence of the owner, master or fellow crew members can recover damages for his injuries. 46 U.S.C.A. No. 688. Similar remedies are… … Black's law dictionary
Jones Act — Federal statute passed in 1920 which provides that a seaman injured in the course of his employment by the negligence of the owner, master or fellow crew members can recover damages for his injuries. 46 U.S.C.A. No. 688. Similar remedies are… … Black's law dictionary
Jones Act — A federal statute which enlarges the rule of liability under the maritime law by providing that any seaman who shall suffer personal injury in the course of his employment may, at his election, maintain an action for damages at law, and that in… … Ballentine's law dictionary
The Jones Act — Legislation that regulates maritime commerce between U.S. cities. The Jones Act is found in Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The act required that goods and passengers transported by water between U.S. ports be done in U.S. made… … Investment dictionary
Jones-Shafroth Act — The Jones Shafroth Act (1917), applies to the grant of citizenship to all citizens of Puerto Rico. Also known as the Jones Act or Jones Law of Puerto Rico , it amended the Organic Act of Puerto Rico created by the Foraker Act of 1900. (This Jones … Wikipedia
Jones v. Attorney General of New Brunswick — Jones v. New Brunswick (Attorney General) (1974), [1975] 2 S.C.R. 182 is a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on the protection language rights in the Canadian Constitution. The Mayor of Moncton, Leonard Jones, challenged the federal… … Wikipedia
Jones v. Post Office — [2001] IRLR 384 is a UK labour law case, under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.FactsMr Jones was a Royal Mail driver. He became diabetic and insulin dependent and was removed from driving duties. The Post had done their own medical… … Wikipedia
