Diligence

Care, — of which there are infinite shades, from the slightest momentary thought, or transient glance of attention, to the most vigilant anxiety and solicitude. In the law of bailment, there are three grades, — great or extraordinary, common or ordinary, low or slight As applied to the holder of a bill or note, to charge the indorser, a reasonable effort to find the maker or acceptor, v. Due diligence; Negligence; Ordinary care; Ordinary diligence. In Scots law. Process of law, by which persons, lands or effects are seized in execution or in security for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses, or the production of writings.