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This word, when descriptively used in a grant, does not mean "in immediate contact with," but "near" to, the object to which it relates; and "near" la a relative term, meaning, when used in land patents, very unequal and different distances.

Welis v. Mfg. Co., 48 N. H. 491.

A contract to complete work by a certain time, means that it shall be done before that time.

Rankin v. Woodworth, 3 Pen. & W. (Pat) 48.

By an acquittance for the last payment all other arrearages are discharged.

Noy, 40.