constructive receipt
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 286 U.S. 417 - North American Oil Consolidated v. Burnet · 1932Most cited · 1,601 citing opinions
There was no constructive receipt of the profits by the company in that year, because at no time during the year was there a right in the company to demand that the receiver pay over the money.
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