as soon as possible

as soon as possible
Within a reasonable time, for the purposes of a condition as to time of payment of goods bought in credit. 46 Am J1st Sales § 190. Implying something other than immediacy, whether used in a contract of sale, 46Am J1st Sales § 164; or in an application made to a carrier for a car. 13 Am J2d Car § 153. Appearing in an insurance policy provision for notice of loss, the phrase means notice within a reasonable time under the circumstances of the case. Anno: 23 ALR2d 1083; 29A Am 1 Rev ed Ins § 1379.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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