See Also: UNDERTOOK(law)

UNDERTOOK (law)


UNDERTOOK. Assumed; promised. 2. This is a technical word which ought to be inserted in every 2. This is a technical word which ought to be inserted in every declaration of assumpsit, charging that the defendant undertook to perform declaration of assumpsit, charging that the defendant undertook to perform the promise which is the foundation of the suit; and this though the promise the promise which is the foundation of the suit; and this though the promise be founded on a legal liability, or would be implied in evidence. Bac. Ab be founded on a legal liability, or would be implied in evidence. Bac. Ab Assumpsit, F; 1 Chit. Pl. 88, note p. Assumpsit, F; 1 Chit. Pl. 88, note p.