This word, when descriptively used in a grant, does not mean “in immediate contact with,” but “near” to, the object to which it relates; and “near” is a relative term, meaning, when used in land patents, very unequal and different distances. Wells v. Mfg. Co., 48 N. H. 491. A contract to complete work by a certain time, means that it shall be done before that time. Rankin v. Woodworth, 3 Pen. & W. (Pa.) 48. By an acquittance for the last payment all other arrearages are discharged. Noy, 40.
When a purchase is made based on an examination of the item.
In practice. Terms anciently used to designate actions commenced by original hill, as distinguished from those commenced by original writ, and applied in modern practice to suits commenced by capias ad respondendum. 1 Arch. Pr. pp. 2, 337; Harkness v. Harkness, 5 Hill (N. Y.) 213.
When a purchase is made based on a sample presentation of the item.
This means in accordance with the fundamental principles of justice and is in conformity with the usual judicial proceedings. Se due process of law.
When a purchase is made based on a description of the item.
In conveyancing. A term used to indicate that the quantity of land as stated is estimated only, not exactly measured; has the same meaning and effect as the phrase “more or less.” Tarbell v. Bowman, 103 Mass. 341; Mendenhall v. Steckel, 47 Md. 453, 28 Am. Rep. 4S1; Hays v. Hays, 120 Ind. 92, 25 N. E. GOO, 11 L. R. A. 376.
The periodic buying patterns of companies where purchase orders are not ordered until after a certain amount of days until after the last purchase.
Goods or services come straight from the manufacturer instead of through a third party source and usually this makes it cheaper for the buyer.
When a company will pay a distributor an additional amount of set money for not handling or selling their competitor’s products or services. Products can easily be substituted by one company for another.