试探海事赔偿责任限制的法律历史渊源——《康索拉度海商法》

On the historic origin of the limitation of liability system for maritime claims—Consulate of the Sea

通过深入研究地中海地区和欧洲其他地区的古典海商法文献,重点分析《康索拉度海商法》有关制度,对海事赔偿责任限制制度的法律渊源进行了探讨。同时对其责任限制制度的成因、法律特征和历史作用进行了简要分析与评价。

This paper explores the legal origin of the limitation of liability system for maritime claims through in-depth analysis of the ancient maritime law documents in the Mediterranean areas and the other parts of Europe, especially the Consulate of the Sea and its institution of liability. Then it inquires into the causes of its formation and finally makes some brief comments on its characteristics and historical roles.