voluntary acceptance
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From 75 U.S. 153 - Propeller Mohawk · 1868Most cited · 26 citing opinions
it should appear from the evidence and circumstances attending the transaction that the acceptance was intended as a discharge of the vessel and owner from any further responsibility—what would be equivalent to a mutual arrangement, express or implied, by which the original contract in the bill of lading was rescinded