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NORRINGTON v. WRIGHT

115 U.S. 188 (1885)

NORRINGTON v. WRIGHT & Others.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided October 26, 1885.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Samuel Dickson and Mr. J.C. Bullitt for plaintiff in error.

Mr. Richard C. McMurtrie for defendants in error.

MR. JUSTICE GRAY delivered the opinion of the court. After stating the facts in the language reported above, he continued:

In the contracts of merchants, time is of the essence. The time of shipment is the usual and convenient means of fixing the probable time of arrival, with a view of providing funds to pay for the goods, or of fulfilling contracts with third persons. A statement...

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