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ON BOARD

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Where the goods have been received by a shipper. Sometimes meaning that goods have been placed on the vessel for shipment. … [Read more...]

OMITTED

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That which has not been included, whether intentionally or not. An omission. … [Read more...]

ON CALL

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There is no legal difference between an obligation payable "when demanded" or "on demand" and one payable "on call" or "at any time called for." In each case the debt is payable Immediately. Bowman v. McChesney, 22 Grat (Va.) 609. … [Read more...]

ON CONDITION

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These words may be construed to mean "on the terms," in order to effectuate the intention of parties. Mea-nor v. McKowan, 4 Watts A S. (Pa.) 302. … [Read more...]

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