TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
That which is the most important and indispensable nature of sommething. The gist. That which is indispensable to that of which it is the essence. Essence of the contract. Any condition or stipulation in a contract which is mutually understood and agreed by the parties to be of such vital importance that a sufficient performance of the contract cannot be had without exact … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
To ship. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The most vital or important part of a contract. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Shippage, or passage by sea. Spelled, also, "skippeson." Cowell. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A writ to be quit of toll; it lies for citizens and burgesses of any city or town who, by charter or prescription, ought to be exempted from toll, where the same is exacted of them. Reg. Orig. 258. … [Read more...]