Word: puncheon
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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After Shipper Gumming had loaded on every puncheon of sugar and molasses the ship would hold, some odd space remained. He left it empty. Owner Cuthbert claimed he should have filled it with "other lawful products," brought suit for ?139, 8s., 3 d. damages. The trial judge ruled that the ambiguous "and/or" in Owner Cuthbert's contract had rightfully entitled Shipper Cumming to do as he pleased about odd space...