Miscarriage (of mail)

Definition

A term used in the postal exception meaning, at minimum, the failure of mail to arrive at its intended destination or to be carried properly. The parties dispute whether it covers only negligent failures or also intentional wrongful conduct by postal employees.

Examples

• •The government argues Konan's mail 'miscarried' because it didn't arrive, regardless of the reason; Konan argues 'miscarriage' only covers negligent failures, not deliberate withholding.

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