Doctrine of Notice

The Doctrine of Notice is a legal principle in property law that states a person who acquires an interest in property is considered to have knowledge of any relevant facts they should have discovered through reasonable investigation. If they had such notice—actual, constructive (publicly available information), or imputed (through someone they rely on)—it can affect their rights or claims. Essentially, it emphasizes that individuals are responsible for being aware of the true state of affairs regarding the property, and ignorance resulting from negligence or lack of proper inquiry may not protect their rights.