symbolical delivery
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 66 U.S. 476 - Leonard v. Davis · 1861Most cited · 27 citing opinions
While floating in the water, they were only in the constructive possession of the owner; and, under such circumstances, a symbolical delivery is all that can, in general, be expected, and is amply sufficient to pass the title.
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