diligent inquiry

diligent inquiry
Such inquiry as a diligent man, intent upon ascertaining a fact, would usually and ordinarily make,–inquiry, with diligence, and in good faith, to ascertain the truth. Van Matre v Sankey, 148 Ill 536, 36 NE 628.

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