Reasonable Time

Reasonable time is that amount of time which is fairly necessary, conveniently, to do whatever is required to be done, as soon as circumstances permit.

This phrase is a U.S. legal term that has been a topic of controversy for many years. It is generally used in reference to performing an action or remitting payment, but this is a very vague term that causes litigation problems in many court cases.

Famous quotes related to reasonable time:

    Women should not weaken their cause by impracticable demands. Make no claim which could not be won in a reasonable time. Take one step at a time, get a good foothold in it and advance carefully.
    Jane Grey Swisshelm (1815–1884)

    Politeness is as much concerned in answering letters within a reasonable time, as it is in returning a bow, immediately.
    Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)