Knowledge qualifiers restrict a representation to what defined persons know. Actual knowledge covers conscious awareness, while constructive knowledge extends to what reasonable inquiry would reveal.
The knowledge group is defined by name or title.
Alternative Names:
Knowledge Qualification|To the Knowledge Of
Why it Matters?
Whether knowledge is actual or constructive materially changes the representation, since a constructive standard imposes a diligence obligation on the seller while an actual standard does not. The knowledge group definition matters equally, because limiting it to two executives excludes what operational personnel knew. Sellers negotiate for actual knowledge and narrow groups; buyers for constructive knowledge and broader coverage.
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