MERCHANT APPRAISERS
\mˈɜːt͡ʃənt ɐpɹˈe͡ɪzəz], \mˈɜːtʃənt ɐpɹˈeɪzəz], \m_ˈɜː_tʃ_ə_n_t ɐ_p_ɹ_ˈeɪ_z_ə_z]\
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Where the appraisement of an invoice of imported goods made by the revenue officers at the custom house is not satisfactory to the importer, persons may be selected (under this name) to make a definitive valuation; they must be merchants engaged in trade. Auffmordt v. Hedden (C. C.) 30 Fed. 360; Oelberman v. Merritt (C. O.) 19 Fed. 40S.
By Henry Campbell Black
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