Constructive Notice
/kənˈstrʌktɪv ˈnoʊtɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal presumption that a person has knowledge of a fact because it was publicly available or could have been discovered by reasonable diligence.
The defendant was charged despite lack of direct evidence due to constructive notice of the property claim.
Forms
- constructive notices
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Commentary
Constructive notice often serves as a legal mechanism to attribute knowledge without direct communication, emphasizing the importance of public records and reasonable inquiry.
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