Destination

Destination in United States

Destination Definition

The Intended application of a thing. For example, when a testator gives to a hospital a sum of money to be applied in erecting buildings, he is said to give a destination to the legacy. Mill stones taken out of a mill to be picked, and to be returned, have a destination, and are considered real estate, although detached from the freehold. Heirlooms, although personal chattels, are, by their destination, considered real estate; and money agreed or directed to be laid out in land is treated as real property. Newland, Cont. c. 3; 3 Wheat. (U.S.) 577; 2 Bell, Comm. 2; Ersk. Inst. 2. 2. 14; Fonbl. Eq. bk. 1, c. 6, § 9. See “Easement”; “Fixtures.” In Common Law. The port at which a ship is to end her voyage is called her “port of destination.” The place for ultimate delivery of goods intrusted for carriage.

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The Intended application of a thing. For example, when a testator gives to a hospital a sum of money to be applied in erecting buildings, he is said to give a destination to the legacy. Mill stones taken out of a mill to be picked, and to be returned, have a destination, and are considered real estate, although detached from the freehold. Heirlooms, although personal chattels, are, by their destination, considered real estate; and money agreed or directed to be laid out in land is treated as real property. Newland, Cont. c. 3; 3 Wheat. (U.S.) 577; 2 Bell, Comm. 2; Ersk. Inst. 2. 2. 14; Fonbl. Eq. bk. 1, c. 6, § 9. See “Easement”; “Fixtures.” In Common Law. The port at which a ship is to end her voyage is called her “port of destination.” The place for ultimate delivery of goods intrusted for carriage.

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This definition of Destination Is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.

Concept of Destination in Foreign Trade

A definition of Destination in relation with foreign trade is provided here: The foreign location to which a shipment is consigned.


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