There are a number of practical reasons why both parties would often prefer to litigate in a port rather than in an inland location.

Unless ports are on the list, both sides may be bound to litigate a matter at an inland location when both would prefer the litigation to be in a port.

It was further suggested that the possibility of having to litigate a claim in a remote location was simply a known risk for parties engaged in the world of international trade.

Or is it that they have partners who litigate for them religious laws never authorized by God? Were it not for the conclusive decision, it would have been settled between them. The wicked will have a painful punishment.

Or is it that they have partners who litigate for them religious laws never authorized by God? Were it not for the conclusive decision, it would have been settled between them. The wicked will have a painful punishment.

Fed officials, for their part, must better justify their actions. While they would prefer not to re litigate endlessly the events of 2008, continued criticism suggests that their decisions are still not well understood and that officials must do more to explain them.

In addition, it was said that written notice was both difficult to define and, if it were given in the bill of lading, it could cause difficulties when the bill of lading was repeatedly transferred, such that the ultimate holder might be forced to litigate in a location far away.