In the survey of ash, maple and other hardwood boards, planks, joists and timber, there are two (2) sorts: The first sort is denominated merchantable and shall include all boards, planks, joists and timber that are sound and free from bad knots and free from shakes and rot; the second sort is denominated refuse, and shall include all other descriptions, with allowance for rot.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-20-18
Grading of other hard woods
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-18.
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