· 12/17/1889
Gillingham v. Charleston Tow-Boat & Transp. Co.
Citations
- 40 F. 649
- 1889 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 211
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- “Inaccuracy of language which results from inserting a word not meant, or using the wrong word, will not be permitted to defeat the intention, when it can be distinctly ascertained.” (quotation marks omitted)
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Judges: Simonton
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