The act of reciting; the repetition of the words of another, or of a document; rehearsal; as, the recital of testimony.
The formal statement, or setting forth, of some matter of fact in any deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded; the statement of matter in pleading introductory to some positive allegation.
a detailed statement giving facts and figures; "his wife gave a recital of his infidelities"
a formal statement in a document of some matter of fact "to explain the reasons for the transaction
An explanation for a transaction written into a deed
Setting forth in a deed or other writing some explanation for the transaction.
the repetition of a previous event or deed which may affect property being transferred; the event or deed is 'recited' at the beginning of the new deed; a recital is always introduced by the word ' whereas'
That portion of a surety bond usually commencing with the word "Whereas" which describes the transaction for which the bond is given. In the case of a guarantee of a contract it generally incorporates the contract by reference.
An unsworn statement of fact included in a document. In many jurisdictions, recitals in registered documents are deemed true and unassailable if unchallenged after a certain period of time.
The explanatory and/or declamatory clauses at the beginning of a piece of legislation. Also known as the 'Whereases' as most start with 'Whereas...'. Recitals do not have legal effect.
In Law, a recital (from the Latin word recitare, meaning: to read out) consists of an account or repetition of the details of some act, proceeding or fact. Particularly, in law, that part of a legal document - such as a lease, which contains a statement of certain facts - which contains the purport for which the deed is made.