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Oakes v. Munroe, 8 Cush

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Mass.) 287.—Pere sonal notice. Communication of notice orally or in writing (according to the circumstances) directly to the person affected or to be charged, as distinguished from constructive or implied notice, and also from notice imputed to him because given to his agent or representative. See Ioeb v. Huddleston, 105 Ala. 257, 16 South. 714; Pearson v. Lovejoy, 53 Barb. (N. X¥.) 407.—-Presumptive notice. Implied actual notice. The difference between “presumptive” and “constructive” notice is that the former is an inference of fact which is capable of being explained or contradicted, while the latter is a conclusion of law which cannot he contradicted. Brown vy. Baldwin, 121 Mo. 106. 25 S. W. 858; Drey v. Doyle, 99 Mo. 459; 12
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.