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{{g}}An assertion about a state of fairs in the universe out there, beyond one’s intellectual apparatus; ''[[res extensa]]'' in the argot of Cartesian metaphysics, and not ''[[res cogitans]]'' | {{g}}An assertion about a state of fairs 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]]. Thus, a [[fact]] is the sort of thing one attests to by way of [[representation]] or [[warranty]]. Not the sort of thing your learned counsel will deign to advise you on. | ||
One should never represent or warrant as to legal matters<ref>A rule wholeheartedly honoured in the breach: the representation that one’s obligations are legal, valid and binding is a standard term of most financing contracts, however illogical it may be.</ref>. A legal eagle ''[[Legal opinion|opines]]'' on those. | One should never represent or warrant as to legal matters<ref>A rule wholeheartedly honoured in the breach: the representation that one’s obligations are legal, valid and binding is a standard term of most financing contracts, however illogical it may be.</ref>. A legal eagle ''[[Legal opinion|opines]]'' on those. | ||