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... or in the views of standard text - writers : but it is competent for the court , in
such a case , to admit evidence of usage ; and , if it be proved that the matter is
regulated by a general usage , such evidence may furnish a safe guide as the
proper ...
... or in the views of standard text - writers : but it is competent for the court , in
such a case , to admit evidence of usage ; and , if it be proved that the matter is
regulated by a general usage , such evidence may furnish a safe guide as the
proper ...
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i the special character of the vessel ; and the evidence shows that the
approaching vessel immediately displayed a blue light , which is the proper
signal to show to a pilot - boat to signify that the light of the pilot - boat is seen ,
and that her ...
i the special character of the vessel ; and the evidence shows that the
approaching vessel immediately displayed a blue light , which is the proper
signal to show to a pilot - boat to signify that the light of the pilot - boat is seen ,
and that her ...
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Sufficient appears , in the statement of facts exhibited in the preliminary summary
of the evidence , to show that the steamship was proceeding westward to her port
of destination , and that the schooner , though lying - to when the light of the ...
Sufficient appears , in the statement of facts exhibited in the preliminary summary
of the evidence , to show that the steamship was proceeding westward to her port
of destination , and that the schooner , though lying - to when the light of the ...
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Discussion as to the first charge is unnecessary , as it is admitted ; and the
evidence to prove the other is too decisive to require comment , when considered
in connection with the effects produced by the concussion . Suppose that is so :
still it ...
Discussion as to the first charge is unnecessary , as it is admitted ; and the
evidence to prove the other is too decisive to require comment , when considered
in connection with the effects produced by the concussion . Suppose that is so :
still it ...
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Instead of that , the evidence is full to the point that they immediately replied to
the signal of the flash - light by showing the blue light , and in due season
showed the lee side of the ship , and lowered a light over the rail on that ...
Instead of that , the evidence is full to the point that they immediately replied to
the signal of the flash - light by showing the blue light , and in due season
showed the lee side of the ship , and lowered a light over the rail on that ...
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