Factory

In Scotch law. A contract which partakes of a mandate and locatio ad operandum, and which is in the English and American law books discussed under the title ' of "Principal and Agent." 1 Bell, Comm. 259.

A building or group of buildings appropriated to the manufacture of goods, including the machinery necessary to the place where workers are employed In fabricating goods, wares, or utensils. Cent Diet The term Includes the fixed machinery when used in a policy of insurance; May hew V. Hardesty, 8 Md. 479.

In English law. The term Includes ali buildings and premises wherein or within the close or curtilage of which, steam, water or any mechanical power ls used to move or work any machinery employed In preparing, manufacturing or finishing cotton, wool, hair, silk, flax, hemp, jute or tow. So defined by the statute 7 Viet c. 15, § 73. By lster acts this definition has bcen extended to various other manufacturing places. Mozley & Whitley. Also a place where a considerable number of factors reside, in order to negotiate for their masters or employers. Enc. Brit.

In American law. The word "factory" does not necessarily mean a single building or edifice, but may apply to several, where they are used in connection with each other, for a common purpose, and stand together in the same inclosure. Liebenstein v. Insurance Co.., 45 III. 303. And see Insurance Co. v. Brock, 57 Pa. 82; Hemischel v. Texas Drug Co., 26 Tex. Civ. App. 1, 61 S. W. 419; Schott v. Harvey, 105 Pa. 227, 51 Am. Rep. 201.

In Scotch law. This name ls given to a species of contract or employment which falls under the general designation of "agency," but which partakes both of the nature of a mandate and of a bailment of the kind called "locatio ad operandum." 1 Bell, Comm. 259.

— Factory prices. The prices at which goods may be bought at the factories, as distinguished from the prices of goods bought in the market after they have passed into the hands of third persons or shop-keepera. Whipple v. Lev-ett, 2 Mason, 90, Fed. Cas. No. 17,518.

In Scots laic. A power or commission given ta a factor; a power of attorney.

In English law. The term includes all buildings and premises wherein, or within the close or curtilage of which, steam, water, or any other mechanical power is used to move or work any machinery employed in preparing, manufacturing, or finishing cotton, wool, hair, silk, flax, hemp, jute, or tow. So defined by the statute 7 Vict. c. 15, § 73. By later acts this definition has been extended to various other manufacturing places. Mozley & Whitley. Also a place where a considerable number of factors reside, in order to negotiate for their masters or employers. Enc. Brit.

In American law. The word "factory" does not necessarily mean a single building or edifice, but may apply to several, where they are used in connection with each other, for a common purpose, and stand together in the same inclosure. 45 Ill. 303.

In Scotch law. This name is given to a species of contract or employment which falls under the general designation of "agency," but which partakes both of the nature of a mandate and of a bailment of the kind called "locatio ad operandum." 1 Bell, Comm. 259.

A contraction of " manufactory,— a building, or collection of buildings, appropriated to the manufacture of goods." Includes the building, the machineiy necessary to produce the particular goods, and the engine or other power requisite to propel such machinery.* See Contained.