BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY. An ancient book compiled in the reign of Edw.
III. It has always been deemed of the highest authority in matters
concerning the admiralty. It contains the laws of Oleron, At large; a view
of the crimes and offences cognizable in the admiralty; ordinances and
commentaries on matters of prize and maritime torts, injuries and contracts,
2 Gall. R. 404.