jensen doctrine

Jensen doctrine. Maritime law. The principle that a state statute may not apply in a maritime case if to do so would “work [ ] material prejudice to the characteristic features of the general maritime law or interfere with the proper harmony and uniformity of that law.” Southern Pac. Co. v. Jensen, 244 U.S. 205, 216, 37 S.Ct. 524, 529 (1917). [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 93, 260. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 96, 98–99, 170.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Jerry，毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院，擅长翻译各类与欧洲隐私及安全法相关的法律文件。