Contract Glossary
Constructive Notice
Definition
Legal notice that you're presumed to have, even if you didn't actually receive it, because the information was publicly available or legally filed. 'I didn't know' isn't a defense when the information was sitting in a public registry.
In Practice
A company files a lien against your property with the county recorder's office. Even if nobody tells you directly, you're considered to have constructive notice because the filing is public record. Same principle applies to published regulations, recorded deeds, and registered trademarks. Due diligence means checking these sources before entering a deal.
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