In its most comprehensive sense, this term signifies every sort of grain, ns well ns pens and beans; this is its meaning in the memorandum usually contained in policies of in- surance. But it docs not include rice. Park. Ins. 1 1*2 ; Marsh. Ins. 223, note ; Stev. on Av.…
A guide to Corn
sense, this term signifies every sort of
grain, ns well ns pens and beans; this
is its meaning in the memorandum
usually contained in policies of in-
surance. But it docs not include rice.
Park. Ins. 1 1*2 ; Marsh. Ins. 223, note ;
Stev. on Av. part 4, art. 2; Ben. on
Av. eh. 10: 1 Marsh, Ins. 223 ; Park on
Ins. 112; Wesk. Ins. 145. Vide Com.
Dig. Biens, G 1 .
Why Corn is relevant in U.S. law
Corn appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
When and how Corn applies
In practice, Corn is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.