I recall a discussion in your column last year about a marina eviction case that made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Last month, I read an article about recent Supreme Court activity and I noticed a case on the...
David Weil has been the proud author of the “Ask a Maritime Attorney” column in The Southern California Log Newspaper and Sea Magazine since 2006, with over 300 installments of the column. We have provided links in this section to those articles, covering a wide range of topics of interest to the California maritime and boating communities.
If a Boater Signs Agreements with 2 Brokers, Which One is Enforceable?
February 27, 2013
I am a California-licensed yacht broker. A client listed his boat with me for sale under an “open” listing agreement that required him to give me 30 days written notice if he wanted to cancel the agreement. Several days...
Can I Hold a Buyer to His Verbal Agreement to Buy My Boat?
February 13, 2013
I advertised my boat for sale last year through an online service. I was contacted by someone who appeared to be a serious and qualified buyer. We exchanged a few emails and arranged for him to inspect the boat. After the...
Do I need A New CG Certificate of Inspection?
January 30, 2013
David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and, as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal...
Can I Hold My Captain Liable for Negligent Engine Damage?
January 30, 2013
I purchased a 40-foot trawler yacht a few months ago and, since I am a novice boater, my insurance company required me to hire a captain to run the boat while I get a little more experience under my belt. The general manager...