goods

goods
A term of variable meaning, sometimes having the significance of personal property. Tisdale v Harris, 37 Mass (20 Pick) 9. Sometimes inclusive of corporate stock. Spencer v McGuffin, 190 Ind 308, 130 NE 407, 14 ALR 385. In other connections, limited to merchandise kept for sale. McPartin v Clarkson, 240 Mich 390, 215 NW 338, 54 ALR 1535. Sometimes having reference to chattels or merchandise in storage or about to be placed in storage. 56 Am J1st Wareh § 3 (Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act.) Constituting articles, wares, or merchandise for the purpose of a revenue law imposing customs duties. 21 Am J2d Cust D § 1. See confusion of goods; dry goods; fungible goods; green goods; lawful goods; mislaid goods; shipwrecked goods; worldly goods.

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