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· 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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