TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
contracts, pleading. The repetition of some former writing, or the statement of something which has been done. Touchst. 76. 2. Recitals are used to explain those matters of fact which are necessary to make the transaction intelligible. 2 Bl. Com. 298. It is said that when a deed of defeasance recites the deed which it is meant to defeat, it must recite it truly. Cruise, Dig. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The opening statements of a contract which provide a general background as to the content and subject matter of a contract but do not contain any essential terms. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
To state In a written instru ment facts connected with its inception, or reasons for its being made. Also to quote or set forth the words or the contents of some other instrument or document; as, to "recite" a statute. See Hart v. Baltimore A O. R. Co., 6 W. Va. 348. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
To observe or notice something … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Extremely careless behavior that rises above negligence, actions which are significantly beyond that standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances. … [Read more...]