MARSHALL, Ch. J. after stating the facts of the case, delivered the opinion of the Court as follows.
It has been argued for the Appellants, that, by the invoice and bill of lading, and the true construction of the letter of Alexander Thompson, the property was vested in Dunham and Randolph, liable to be divested by their rejecting the consignment within twenty-four hours after receiving the letters. That the condition annexed to the transfer, is subsequent, not precedent...
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