Also known as: book · books · booked · booking
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
3 senses
To record a transaction or item in a ledger or book of accounts. The action creates an official entry that may later support inspection rights or serve as evidence in disputes over financial condition.
To record a transaction or item in a ledger or book of accounts. The action creates an official entry that may later support inspection rights or serve as evidence in disputes over financial condition.
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To record the name and details of an arrested person in police records together with particulars of the alleged offense. The entry begins the formal documentation of custody and charging.
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To engage a person or entity contractually for a performance or service. The booking creates binding obligations that may be discharged only upon occurrence of an express terminating event or repudiation.
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To record the name and details of an arrested person in police records together with particulars of the alleged offense. The entry begins the formal documentation of custody and charging.
To engage a person or entity contractually for a performance or service. The booking creates binding obligations that may be discharged only upon occurrence of an express terminating event or repudiation.
Each sense below has its own examples, sources, and questions.
Bernard Bass booked three sales in Beacon Bank's internal ledger on the same day. The bank later published one edition of its quarterly financial report containing those entries. Any defamation claim arising from the report was limited to a single action because the edition constituted one aggregate communication.
Brianna Burke booked all partnership transactions in a ledger maintained at Boreal Energy's principal office. On reasonable notice a partner inspected the records during regular business hours. The location satisfied the statutory requirement that books and records be kept at the principal office.
Beatrice Brown received a subpoena directing her to produce designated books and documents before trial. The court permitted the parties to inspect the items upon arrival. The booking of the production date allowed inspection without requiring the items to be offered in evidence.
Bethany Boyd booked notice of the trust proceeding in the bank's central records for all known beneficiaries. The court determined that publication in one edition of the trust report satisfied due-process requirements for absent parties. The single booking of the notice entry allowed the trust to reach final settlement.
Yes. The partnership must maintain its books and records at its principal office. Booking entries in a ledger kept at that location fulfills the obligation and permits partners to inspect the records on reasonable notice during regular business hours.
Booking all entries into one edition of a book or newspaper creates a single publication. Only one action for damages may be maintained even if multiple communications occur within that aggregate communication.
Bianca Baker moved to preserve a witness's testimony by deposition in a criminal matter. The court granted the motion for exceptional circumstances and required the deponent to produce designated books and records at the proceeding. The booking of the deposition date engaged the witness for the scheduled service.
Barbara Bennett booked a security detail for an event after receiving threats. The engagement created binding obligations for the provider to furnish personnel. The booking could be discharged only upon an express terminating event or repudiation by either party.
Yes. When a deposition is ordered because of exceptional circumstances, the court may require the deponent to produce designated books, papers, or records at the deposition. The items must not be privileged.
Booking a performer creates an exchange of promises. An unequivocal repudiation by one party discharges the other party's remaining duties to perform, allowing the discharged party to seek alternative arrangements without further obligation.
…some commissions were recorded but he did not know whether those of the applicants were recorded as he had not consulted the book for more than twelve months. Mr. Brent testified he did not certainly remember the names in commissions but believed Marbury's and Hooe's commissions were made out and Ramsay's was not; he…