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{{g}}An assertion about | {{g}}An assertion about the current state of affairs, that pertains right now, as we speak, in the universe out there, beyond one’s intellectual apparatus; “''[[res extensa]]''” in the argot of Cartesian [[metaphysics]], and not “''[[res cogitans]]''”. To be distinguished from mere ''opinion'', and particularly, [[legal opinion|''legal'' opinion]]. | ||
A ''present'' [[fact]] is the sort of thing one attests to by way of [[representation]] — before your [[contract]] is afoot — or [[warranty]], once you’re [[Signed, sealed, delivered|signed, sealed and delivered]] and underway. | |||
{{Future facts}} | |||
One should never [[Representation|represent]] or [[Warranty|warrant]] as to matters of law:<ref>A rule wholeheartedly honoured in the breach: the [[representation]] that one’s obligations are [[Obligations binding - Representation|legal, valid and binding]] is standard [[boilerplate]] in financing contracts, however illogical it may be.</ref> A [[legal eagle]] ''[[Legal opinion|opines]]'' on those. | |||
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*[[Representations and warranties]] | *[[Representations and warranties]] | ||
*[[Legal opinion]] | *[[Legal opinion]] | ||
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