Document in United Kingdom

Definition of Document

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Document :

Something that records or transmits information, typically in writing on paper. For the purposes of providing evidence to a court, documents include books, maps, plans, drawings, photographs, graphs, discs, tapes, soundtracks, and films (See also computer documents). Some legal documents are only valid if they meet certain requirements (See deed; will). Documents that are to be used in court proceedings must be disclosed to the other party in a procedure known as disclosure and inspection of documents (*disclosure of documents; *inspection of documents). In court, the original of a document must be produced in most cases. In the case of a public document a particular kind of copy must be produced; for example, a copy of a statute must be a government printer’s copy, and a copy of a byelaw must be certified by the clerk to the local authority concerned. The authenticity of private documents must be proved by the evidence of a witness. In practice this procedure is often avoided or simplified by each party admitting the authenticity of particular documents prior to the court hearing.

See also parol evidence rule; production of documents.

Document needs list in the Context of Mortgages

A list of documents a lender requires when a potential submits a loan application. The required documents range from paycheck stubs to credit card statements.

Similar Terms

Low documentation loan

Low documentation loan

Mortgages that require only minimal verification of income and assets. Low-start low-cost endowment Similar to a low cost endowment, the difference being that premiums are lower at the beginning of the loan and then rise in the future. Once again, there are no guarantees.

Title documents

Title documents

The legal documents which provide proof of ownership of a property.