Actual knowledge
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What does Actual knowledge mean in American Law?
The definition of Actual knowledge in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
To have “actual knowledge” of something is really to be aware of the relevant state of affairs. Depending on the context, the “actual” may be added to distinguish the situation from negligently not knowing, or from willfully seeking not to find out, or from “having” the knowledge only through the actual knowledge of an agent. It should be pointed out that these forms of knowledge other than “actual” may nonetheless, depending on the applicable law, have the same legal effect as “actual
knowledge.” See actual notice; knowledge.
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