Reasonable diligence
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 73 U.S. 254 - Andrews v. Hensler · 1867Most cited · 27 citing opinions
The purchaser must use reasonable diligence to apprise his vendor of the defects alleged, and to make the tender; and what is reasonable diligence is a question of fact, to be decided by the jury according to the special circumstances of each case.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A fair, proper, and due degree of care and activity, measured with reference to the particular circumstances; such diligence, care, or attention as might be expected from a man of ordinary prudence and activity. Railroad Co v. Gist, 31 Tex. Civ. App. 662, 73 S. W. 857; Bacon v. Steamboat Co., 90 Me. 46, 37 Atl. 328; Latta v. Clifford (C. C.) 47 Fed. 620; Rice v. Brook (C. C.) 20 Fed 614
Defined under Diligence in Black's Law Dictionary.