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honest and reasonable judgment

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From 74 U.S. 316 - Boyd v. Moses · 1868Most cited · 7 citing opinions

All that is required of him in such case—he being a competent officer—in determining whether particular goods are at the time in shipping order and condition, or can be received in the state and stowage of cargo already aboard, is that he shall not act capriciously or without due consideration, but shall exercise an honest and reasonable judgment in the matter.