FORESTALLING THE MARKET
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
Loirdis assesouris forsaidis.”
chandise or provision on its way to the market, with the intention of selling it again at a higher price; or the dissuading persons from bringing their goods or provisions there; or persuading them to enhance the price when there. 4 BJ. Comm. 158. Barton v. Morris, 10 Phila. (Pa.) 361. This was formerly an indictable offense {n England, but is now abolished by St. 7 & 8 Vict. c. 2A. 4 Steph. Comm. 291, note.
chandise or provision on its way to the market, with the intention of selling it again at a higher price; or the dissuading persons from bringing their goods or provisions there; or persuading them to enhance the price when there. 4 BJ. Comm. 158. Barton v. Morris, 10 Phila. (Pa.) 361. This was formerly an indictable offense {n England, but is now abolished by St. 7 & 8 Vict. c. 2A. 4 Steph. Comm. 291, note.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
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