[1][2] Another use of constructive notice is in the recording of deeds, mortgages, liens, and similar documents in county registries in the United States.
The New York City Housing Court allows use of the concept of constructive notice by either the tenant or the landlord.
For example, constructive notice could be given to a landlord if a broken and unsupported metal grate on a public sidewalk collapses when stepped on by a pedestrian.
The rule derives its name from the case of Royal British Bank v Turquand, where the defendant was the liquidator of the insolvent Cameron's Coalbrook Steam, Coal and Swansea and Loughor Railway Company.
The company had borrowed from Royal British Bank by giving a bond worth £2,000.