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Lat. Strong. Fortis et sand, strong and sound; staunch and strong; as a vessel. Townsh. PI. 227. … [Read more...] about FORTIS

contracts. A person who receives and forwards goods, taking upon himself the expenses of transportation, for which he receives a compensation from the owners, but who has no concern in the vessels or wagons by which they are transported, and no interest in the freight. Such an one is Dot deemed a common carrier, but a mere warehouseman or agent. 12 Johns. 232; 7 Cowen's R. 497. … [Read more...] about FORWARDING MERCHANT

A place or port of some strength; a little fort. Did Nat Brev. 45. … [Read more...] about FORTLETT

One who receives and forwards goods, taking upon himself the expenses of transportation, for which he receives a compensation from the owners, having no concern in the vessels or wagons by which they are transported, and no interest in the freight, and not being deemed a common carrier, but a mere warehouseman and agent. Story, Bailm. … [Read more...] about FORWARDING MERCHANT, OR FORWARDER

crim. law. Every practice or device, by act, conspiracy, words, or news, to enhance the price of victuals or other provisions. 3 Inst. 196; Bac. Ab. h. t.; 1 Russ. Cr. 169; 4 Bl. Com. 158. 2. All endeavors whatever to enhance the common price of any merchandise, and all kinds of practices which have that tendency, whether by spreading false rumors, or buying things in a market … [Read more...] about FORTSTALLING