Extraordinary average

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.