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Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

A contribution by all the parlies concerned in a mercantile voyage, either as to the vessel or cargo, toward a loss sustained by some of the parties in interest for the banefit of all. Wilson v. Cross, 33 Cal. 69,

Extraordinary pare. synonymous with greatest care, utmost care, highest degree of care. Rnilroad Co., v. Baddeley, 54 111. 24, 5 Am. Rep. 71; Railway Co. v. Causler, 97 Ala. 235, 12 South. 489. See Care; Diligence; Negligence.

Defined under Extraordinary in Black's Law Dictionary.