"The issue is, what is chicken?. . .To support its [interpretation], plaintiff sends a number of volleys over the net; defendant essays to return them and adds a few serves of its own." - Frigaliment Importing Co. v. B.N.S. International Sales Corp. (screw the Blue book citations)
From today's headlines:
What is a burrito? Is a burrito a sandwich?. Basically - no.
In his ruling, Locke cited Webster's definition of a sandwich and explained that the difference comes down to two slices of bread versus one tortilla: "A sandwich is not commonly understood to include burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, which are typically made with a single tortilla and stuffed with a choice filling of meat, rice, and beans." - (from a suit between Panera Bread Company and Qdoba Mexican Grill)
2 comments:
But, what if meat and cheese are put between two pieces of unleavened bread. A sandwich, right? Or quesadilla? Ok, what if, while eating it, it becomes more convenient to fold and/or roll this "sandwich". Burrito? Wrap? Gyro?
Ambiguity...
my last comment was inspired by some of the HYPOs that certain gunners present. one guy raises his hand at least five times per Torts class and always starts by saying "OK, but what if..."
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