Inspectator

An adverse party. INSPECTION (Lat. inspicere, to look into). The examination of certain articles made by law subject to such examination, so that they may be declared fit for commerce. The decision of the inspectors is not final. The object of the law is to protect the community from fraud, and to preserve the character of the merchandise abroad. 8 Cow. (N. Y.) 45. See 1 Johns. (N. Y.) 205; 13 Johns. (N. Y.) 331; 2 Gaines (N. Y.) 312; 3 Gaines (N. Y.) 207. In Practice. Elxamination. Books and Records. The inspection of all public records is free to all persons who have an interest in them, upon payment of the usual fees. 7 Mod. 129; 1 Strange, 304; 2 Strange, 260, 954, 1005. But it seems a mere stranger, who has no such interest, has no right at common law. 8 Term R. 390. A stockholder has, as a general rule, the right to inspect the books and records of his corporation.

I. I In old English law. A prosecutor, or adversary at law.