Example sentences of "[noun sg] [prep] a reasonable time " in BNC.

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1 This may indicate that user interfaces to query structures can not yet replicate human processes of spatial reasoning in a reasonable time , or that in software terms it is inefficient to extend SQL , and that an alternative must be found .
2 ( 6 ) It is for the person who owed any duty under subsection ( 3 ) above — ( a ) if he gave consent and the question arises whether he gave it within a reasonable time , to show that he did , ( b ) if he gave consent subject to any condition and the question arises whether the condition was a reasonable condition , to show that it was , ( c ) if he did not give consent and the question arises whether it was reasonable for him not to do so , to show that it was reasonable , and , if the question arises whether he served notice under that subsection within a reasonable time , to show that he did .
3 In many contexts , independence within a reasonable time scale may be the best option : but not necessarily .
4 The Act requires suppliers of services to act with reasonable care and skill , and to complete the work within a reasonable time .
5 The -5's release is pretty good , and will hold the young users attention for a reasonable time — parental guidance and encouragement is needed , in particular to fathom out the control keys ( see more on this later ) .
6 if he does not signify his approval or acceptance to the seller but retains the goods without giving notice of rejection , then if a time has been fixed for the return of the goods , on expiration of that time and , if no time has been fixed , on the expiration of a reasonable time . ’
7 If there 's no workshop near the scene capable of carrying out the repair within a reasonable time , 24 hours for example , then the bike and rider will be brought home or to a destination of the owner 's choice .
8 A may not terminate the contract on the ground that B has committed a breach by not opening a confirmed credit — but he may insist that B opens a confirmed credit within a reasonable time and , if B does not do so , he will then be in breach of contract .
9 Section 14 states that , in the absence of an agreed time for performance or an agreed formula to determine the time for performance , the supplier will carry out the service in a reasonable time .
10 to say that in fairness to them , so what we would respectfully submit is that your Lordship having assessed the damages and erm , together with interest other than court of protection costs that the figure which we had mentioned and , and adjourn the matter for consideration of a structured settlement erm and that 's the first figure erm , that , the , the second thing , is that there is money in court er we would ask for a direction of the balance of the money , the balance over and above the money in court which is an extra three hundred and six thousand , three hundred and forty pounds at the present stage be brought into court within a reasonable time which we would note is fourteen days , maybe the defendant would ask longer , we have n't discussed it .
11 Finally , if the surveyor can show the contractor that he is processing the claim and will.make his decision within a reasonable time , it should be possible to maintain a good relationship with him .
12 ( 2 ) Failure to deliver a decision within a reasonable time will be
13 The terms of this statutory instrument do not extend to arbitrators acting as experts , nor to the failure to deliver a decision within a reasonable time ( see 14.7.3 ) .
14 AI now opposes administrative detention , without a fair trial within a reasonable time , of any political prisoners .
15 The buyer is then entitled to repudiate the contract within a reasonable time and get his or her money back or return the horse and claim damages .
16 Once a man knows of his right it is more difficult to say that it was not reasonably practicable to give notice within a reasonable time .
17 You see when committees are meeting at two o'clock usually have a much shorter agenda than this committee discussion but to enable to this committee and to do its job properly , I would think we 'd be looking where possible to be able to discuss items properly and to get start at a reasonable time like we do .
18 A solicitor fails to draw up a will within a reasonable time for a client who subsequently dies .
19 On the other hand she was never hard on us and never unsympathetic ; she looked after us , made sure we were properly fed and clothed , that we went to bed at a reasonable time — all that sort of thing . ’
20 consignee not taking or accepting delivery within a reasonable time after the Consignment has been tendered .
21 consignee not taking or accepting delivery within a reasonable time
22 The grounds of appeal were , inter alia , that ( 1 ) the justices had exercised their discretion to award costs on the wrong principles as it had not been shown that the local authority had acted in bad faith or unreasonable in the performance of its statutory duties or had acted unreasonably in the conduct of the proceedings before the court ; ( 2 ) there were no circumstances which justified the making of the costs order ; ( 3 ) the justice should have found that there were good reasons for the local authority to be concerned about the father 's ability to care for the children , the local authority was not bound to adopt the view of the guardian ad litem and the local authority had communicated the decision not to oppose the father 's application within a reasonable time on receiving the report of the guardian ad litem ; ( 4 ) the justices had been wrong to assume that the change in the view of the local authority amounted to an admission that the views of the local authority had been wrong all the time .
23 In Lambert v. Lewis ( 1981 H.L. ) Lord Diplock said that the condition of fitness for purpose was a continuing obligation ‘ that the goods will continue to be fit for that purpose for a reasonable time after delivery , so long as they remain in the same apparent state and condition as that in which they were delivered , apart from normal wear and tear . ’
24 Thus detention beyond a reasonable time would be unlawful ; what is reasonable will depend on the circumstances , including the ages of the children concerned .
25 ( 3 ) Where there is served on the person who may consent to a proposed transaction a written application by the tenant for consent to the transaction , he owes a duty to the tenant within a reasonable time — ( a ) to give consent , except in a case where it is reasonable not to give consent , ( b ) to serve on the tenant written notice of his decision whether or not to give consent specifying in addition — ( i ) if the consent is given subject to conditions , the conditions , ( ii ) if the consent is withheld , the reasons for withholding it .
26 The Consumer Protection Act also makes a supplier liable if he fails to identify the producer within a reasonable time , having been asked to do so by the claimant .
27 If you 've booked , the restaurant should give you a table within a reasonable time .
28 In a case where the breach is " capable of remedy " within the meaning of the section , the principal object of the notice procedure provided for by section 146(1) , as I read it , is to afford the lessee two opportunities before the lessor actually proceeds to enforce his right of re-entry , namely ( 1 ) the opportunity to remedy the breach within a reasonable time after service of the notice , and ( 2 ) the opportunity to apply to the court for relief from forfeiture .
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