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In American law

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

(1) A railroad freight or passenger station; a place on the line of a railroad where passengers may enter and leave the trains and where freight is deposited for delivery; but more properly, only a place where the carrier is accustomed to receive mierchandise, deposit it, and keep it ready for transportation or delivery. Maghee v. Transportation Co., 45°: N. Y. 520, 6 Am.

appellate tribunal, and the court of last resort, in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.