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INSTRUMENTS ACT 1958 - SECT 131 Definitions

INSTRUMENTS ACT 1958 - SECT 131

Definitions

    (1)     In this Part unless inconsistent with the context or subject-matter—

"condition" includes any statement notice declaration by-law rule regulation advertisement clause covenant stipulation or agreement relating to a contract within the meaning of this Part or affecting in any way the terms of such a contract;

"contract" means contract made in Victoria for the carriage of any passenger by water from one place to another in Victoria; and includes any such contract oral or in writing or under seal and any token ticket or other evidence of such a contract;

"owner" includes the charterer master hirer lessee or agent of any ship;

"ship" includes boat or vessel or any means of conveyance or transit by water.

    (2)     The construction of this Part shall not be affected by reason of the fact that it is included in an Act relating to instruments and securities.