Deemed Receipt
/dēmd rɪˈsīt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal concept whereby a document or notice is considered received by a party at a certain time regardless of actual delivery.
Under the contract, the letter was subject to deemed receipt three days after mailing.
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- deemed receipt
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Commentary
Deemed receipt provisions are often used to avoid disputes about when notice is effectuated, especially in contract and litigation contexts.
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