NEAR

This word, as applied to space, can have no positive or precise meaning. It ls a relative term, depending for its signifl• cation on the subject-matter in relation to which it is used and the circumstances under which it become~ nece ary to apply it to surrounding objects. Barrett v. Schuyler County ' Court, 44 Mo. 197; People v. Collins, 19 Wend. (N. Y.) 60; Boston & P. R. Corp. v. Midland R. Co., 1 Gray (Ma .) 367; In• diana polis & V. R. Co. v. Newsom, 54 Ind. 125; Holcomb v. Danby, 51 Vt. 428. NEAT, [s. 814]