memorandum

An informal writing. A brief writing to preserve a thing or an event against loss of memory in respect thereof. A writing used by a witness to assist and refresh his memory while on the witness stand. 29 Am J2d Ev § 876. A writing which records the terms of an agreement preliminary to the drafting and execution of a more formal instrument. A writing evidencing a transaction, for example, a sale by auction. 7 Am J2d Auct § 34. As a requirement of the statute of frauds:–a writing which contains the names of the parties to the contract, the terms and conditions of the contract, and a description of the subject matter sufficient to render it capable of identification. 49 Am J1st Stat § 32. A writing submitted by the attorney of the losing party to the attorney of the successful party embodying his objections to the decree as drafted by the latter. 27 Am J2d Eq § 250. A draft of a decree in equity, filed with the clerk of court, not as a record, but merely as a memorandum of the decree to be entered. 27 Am J2d Eq § 250. A written opinion of an equity court. 27 Am J2d Eq § 235.