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Perrin is an unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 300, and is located at the cross roads of HWY 281 and FM 2210 It was established in 1804 by Levi Perrin (ref. Mrs. Crow, 4th. Grade Social Studies Teacher) In the heyday of Texas oil the small town supported two banks and a number of other stores. Currently the town consists of: the Pirates Plank, the town's only gas station, Perrin Feed and Hardware, the Humdinger and a US Post Office. The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.

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What is maritime and admiralty law?

Admiralty and maritime law involves cases related to navigation and commerce on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Admiralty and maritime cases can involve injuries to longshoremen and vessel crew members, contracts for cargo shipping, vessel collisions, and cruise ship passenger injuries. If your issues involves ships and shipping, business or commerce transacted at sea, finds and salvage, the duties, rights, and liabilities of ship owners, ship masters, and other maritime workers, it is within the realm of admiralty law.

Answers to maritime and admiralty law issues in Texas

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

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Can paying passengers bring a personal injury claim against a boat or cruise ship operator?

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