NOTORIOUS

In the law of evidence, matters deemed notorious do not require to be proved. There does not seem to be any recognized rule as to what matters are deemed notorious. Cases have occurred In . which the state of society or public feeling has been treated as notorious; e.g., during times of sedition. Best, Ev. 354; Sweet. Notorious insolvency. A condition of insolvency which is generally known throughout the community or known to the general class of persons with whom the insolvent has business relations. Notorious possession. In the rule that a prescriptive title must be founded en open ana “notorious” adverse possession, this term means that the possession or character of the holding must in its nature possess such elements of notoriety that the owner may be presumed to have notice of it and of its extent. Watrous v. Morrison, 33 Fla. 261, 14 South. 805, 39 Am. St. Rep. 139.