Necessaries

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....essel is being used." In Bouvier's Law Dictionary: "The term necessaries is not confined merely to what is requisite barely to support life, but includes many of the conveniences of refined society. A racing bicycle was held a necessary for an apprentice earning 21s. a week and living with his parents; 78 L.T. 296" In Ballentine's Law Dictionary: "Under the mari....

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....ly such as are absolutely indispensable for her safety or the accomplishment of the voyage. Whatever a prudent owner, if present, would be supposed to have authorized, the master may order, and for such expenditures the vessel will be held responsible." The term "necessary" is a term of art but the same cannot, in our opinion, be used in a limited context of mandatory claims made for goods or ser....