Diligence in United States
Diligence Definition
In Scotch law. Process; execution. Diligence Against the Heritage. A writ of execution by which the creditor proceeds against the real estate of the debtor. Diligence Incident. A writ or process for citing witnesses and examining havers. It is equivalent to the English subpoena for witnesses, and rule or order for examination of parties and for interrogatories. Diligence to Examine Havers. A process to obtain testimony, equivalent to a bill of discovery in chancery, or a rule to compel oral examination and a subpoena duces tecum at common law. Diligence Against the Person. A writ of execution, by which the creditor proceeds against the person of the debtor; equivalent to the English ca. sa. Second Diligence. Second letters Issued where the first have been disregarded. A similar result is produced in English practice by the attachment for contempt. Summary Diligence. Diligence issued in a summary manner, like an execution of a warrant of attorney, cognovit actionem, and the like, in English practice. Diligence Against Witnesses. Process to compel the attendance of witnesses; equivalent to the English subpoena. See Paterson, Comp.
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In Scotch law. Process; execution. Diligence Against the Heritage. A writ of execution by which the creditor proceeds against the real estate of the debtor. Diligence Incident. A writ or process for citing witnesses and examining havers. It is equivalent to the English subpoena for witnesses, and rule or order for examination of parties and for interrogatories. Diligence to Examine Havers. A process to obtain testimony, equivalent to a bill of discovery in chancery, or a rule to compel oral examination and a subpoena duces tecum at common law. Diligence Against the Person. A writ of execution, by which the creditor proceeds against the person of the debtor; equivalent to the English ca. sa. Second Diligence. Second letters Issued where the first have been disregarded. A similar result is produced in English practice by the attachment for contempt. Summary Diligence. Diligence issued in a summary manner, like an execution of a warrant of attorney, cognovit actionem, and the like, in English practice. Diligence Against Witnesses. Process to compel the attendance of witnesses; equivalent to the English subpoena. See Paterson, Comp.
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Diligence In Business Transactions: A Brief Primer., Mondaq Business Briefing; October 26, 2011
Due Diligence Is a Fact of Life for Fund Managers, but How Many Use It to Drive Value?, Mondaq Business Briefing; December 1, 2013; Andrews, Jay
Due Diligence: A Practical Approach: Greg James’ Guide to Best Practice Due Diligence Processes Reveals Lessons on How Purchasers Can Get the Best Return for Their Time and Financial Commitment, NZ Business; September 1, 2013; James, Greg
Due Diligence in Overtime; A Shift to Buying Intangible Assets Is Adding a Month to the Process and Requiring More Experts, Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmaker’s Journal; July 1, 2013
Vendor Due Diligence Shifts The Burden., Mondaq Business Briefing; October 29, 2006; Landis, Murray
DUE DILIGENCE IN mergers & acquisitions., Internal Auditor; October 1, 2000; BURKE, JOE
Exercising diligence, CA Magazine; November 1, 1996; Griffiths, Leonard J Clairman, Cara L
Due Diligence and Succession Planning: Plan Today for Your Success Tomorrow, Mondaq Business Briefing; May 22, 2014; Finnane, Giselle
Legal Due Diligence., Mondaq Business Briefing; July 30, 2002
Due diligence in everyday decision making: the wisest healthcare financial managers are taking their due diligence responsibilities seriously.(Leadership And Management), Healthcare Financial Management; December 1, 2004; Nowicki, Michael Summers, Jim
Due diligence: evaluation of financial matters. (Notes from NCNE).(National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise), The NonProfit Times; October 15, 2002; Bryce, Herrington J.
Due Diligence Comes to Fore., Investment Dealers’ Digest; January 21, 2008
Due diligence comes to fore: while the previously record-breaking M & A velocity has slowed since last Summer, there is still considerable activity. Two consultants offer insights on approaching 2008 with sharpened deal-related scrutiny.(M & A), Financial Executive; January 1, 2008; Elinson, Sara Ruggeri, Chris
Proposed IIROC Guidance on Underwriting Due Diligence Will Focus Dealers on Policies, Procedures and Record-Keeping, Mondaq Business Briefing; March 18, 2014; Lee, Desmon
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Underwriting Due Diligence – IIROC Proposed Guidance, Mondaq Business Briefing; March 18, 2014; Block, Eric
IIROC Proposes Guidance for Underwriting Due Diligence, Mondaq Business Briefing; March 24, 2014; Phillips, David
Performance of Due Diligence in Transactions., Mondaq Business Briefing; August 10, 2010; Pear, Alison
HighQ Brings out HighQ Diligence, Health & Beauty Close-Up; September 30, 2013
Need for due diligence now top priority., National Underwriter Life & Health-Financial Services Edition; October 14, 1991; Crosson, Cynthia
Demystifying IP Due Diligence., Mondaq Business Briefing; July 19, 2006