Fair

1, adj.

Equal; just; proper; reasonable; equitable. See Equity. Fair abridgment. A real substantial condensation of copyrighted materials, as the result of labor and judgment. See Abrid&e.

Pair average crop

Takes into account the natlure of the season and unforeseen events beyond the control of a prudent, faithful overseer.' Fair criticism.

See Eeview, 3.

Fair knowledge or skill. A reasonable degree of knowledge or measure of skill.4 Fair preponderance. Of evidence — a preponderance perceptible upon fair consideration. * Fair sale. A sale conducted with fairness as respects the rights of the parties affected.'' » Cole V. Hebb, 7 Gill & J. 28 (Md., 1835). a Utley v. Smith, 84 Conn. 310 (1855); Bloodgood V. Beecher, 35 id. 482 (1868). ■ Wright V. Morris, 15 Ark. 450 (1855). * Jones V. Angell, 95 Ind. 383 (1663). « [State V. Grear, 39 Minn. 235 (1882); Bryan v. Chicago, &c. E. Co., 63 Iowa, 466 (1884); City Bank's Ap- 288. Fairly. Equitably; reasonably.. In " fairly merchantable," conveys the idea of mediocrity in quality, or something just above that.^ May be deemed synonymous with " equitably." ^ But is not synonymous with "truly:" language may be truly yet unfairly reported.' See Faithfully. Fairness. In speaking of a sale, "fairness and good faith " refers to the fair dealing which usually characterizes business transactions.* 2, n'. In English law, a species of market held by grant from the crown.5 In the United States, "fairs" are governed by the law as to partnerships and sales.

See Market.