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Ship's bill

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

Black's Law Dictionary

The copy of the bili of lading retained by the master is calied the "ship's hill." It is not authoritative as to the terms of the contract of affreightment; the bill delivered to the shipper must control, if the two do not agree.

The Thames, 14 Wall. 98 , 20 In Ed. 804