constructive legal definition

Something that, while not actually true, is imputed by the law to exist or to have occurred and treated as if it were actually so. For example, to say “I’m giving you my car” and to turn over the car keys would probably be considered a constructive delivery of the vehicle itself. See also legal fiction, actual, apparent, and impute.

See bailment.

See contempt.

See delivery.

See eviction.

See fraud.

See notice.

See service.

See trust.