due diligence

due diligence
Constancy or steadiness of purpose or labor by men who desire a speedy accomplishment of their purposes and such assiduity in the prosecution of the enterprize as manifest to the world a bona fide intention to complete the task within a reasonable time. Ophir Silver Mining Co. v Carpenter, 4 Nev 534. In reference to conduct negativing negligence or contributory negligence, that amount of diligence which a reasonable and prudent man would exercise under the circumstances. Perry v Cedar Falls, 87 Iowa 315, 316. As a prerequisite to a continuance on the ground of the absence of a witness, due diligence in attempting to procure the attendance of the witness means that a party avail himself of the means provided by law, when practicable, to force the attendance of the witness. Fritsch v J. M. English Truck Line, Inc. 151 Tex 168, 246 SW2d 856. See due care.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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