U.S. Code > Title 46 > Subtitle V > Part E > Chapter 565 – Essential Vessels Affected by Neutrality Act
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| § 56501 | Definition |
| § 56502 | Adjusting obligations and arranging maintenance |
| § 56503 | Types of adjustments and arrangements |
| § 56504 | Changes in adjustments and arrangements |
Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 46 > Subtitle V > Part E > Chapter 565 - Essential Vessels Affected by Neutrality Act
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
- vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3