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A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by oars or rowing. It is commonly distinguished in law from a ship or vessel, by being of smaller size and without a deck. U. S. v. Open Boat, 5 Mason, 120, 137, Fed. Cas. No. 15,967. … [Read more...]
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mer. law. A book among merchants, in which entries of sales are first made. 2. This book, containing the original entries, is received in evidence, when supported by the oaths or affirmations of those who keep it. See Original entry. … [Read more...]
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A term applied in some states to minor rivers and streams capable of being navigated in small boats, skiffs, or launches, though not by steam or sailing vessels. New England Trout, etc., Club v. Mather, 68 Vt. 338, 35 Atl. 323, 33 L. R. A. 569. … [Read more...]
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In Saxon law. A book or writing; a deed or charter. Boo land, deed or charter land. Land boc, a writing for conveying land; a deed or charter; a land book. Boo horde. A place where books, writings, or evidences were kept. Cowell. Boo land. In Saxon law. Allodial lands held by deed or other written evidence of title. … [Read more...]