 | United States. Court of Claims, Audrey Bernhardt - 1958 - 966 pages
...the shipper was entitled to the rate applicable to points west of Gallery, the Commission said: * * * Defendants contend that the language of that restriction...have been done in clear and unequivocal language. As stated in finding 4, Perth Amboy is east of a line running north and south through South Plainfield... | |
 | Indiana. Supreme Court, Charles Frederick Remy, George Washington Self, Philip Zoercher, William H. Adams, Mrs. Edward Franklin White, Emma Mary May - 1916 - 886 pages
...legislation, pp.564, 505. 9. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. — Statutes. — Construction in Favor of Validity. — Where there is a reasonable doubt as to the meaning of a statute, the court in construing it should adopt the meaning which will render the act constitutional,... | |
 | 1956 - 212 pages
...Alton & Southern R., .... IC C May 8, 1956, Div. 2. 57.38 Resolution of Conflicting Provisions 57.38 Where there is a reasonable doubt as to the meaning of a tariff, it must be construed against the maker and in favor of the shipper. That doubt, however, must be a... | |
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And the rule is well settled that where there is a reasonable doubt as to the meaning of a taxing act it should be construed most favorably to the taxpayer. 