diminution of value
1Diminution in value — is a legal term of art used when calculating damages in a legal dispute, and describes a measure of value lost due to a circumstance or set of circumstances that caused the loss. Specifically, it measures the value of something before and after… …
2diminution in value — diminution in value: a theory of property damages in which the measure of damages for the breach of a contract or lease is equal to the difference between the value of the property in the condition promised and the value as it exists Merriam… …
3diminution in value — Rule of damages which provides for difference between before and after value of property which has been damaged or taken. Big Rock Mountain Corp. v. Stearns Roger Corp., C.A.S.D., 388 F.2d 165, 168. If breach of contract results in defective or… …
4diminution in value — Rule of damages which provides for difference between before and after value of property which has been damaged or taken. Big Rock Mountain Corp. v. Stearns Roger Corp., C.A.S.D., 388 F.2d 165, 168. If breach of contract results in defective or… …
5diminution of value — lessening of value, reduction of worth …
6permanent diminution in value — A fall in the value of an asset that is unlikely to be reversed. The fixed asset must be shown in the balance sheet at the reduced amount, which will be the estimated recoverable amount. A provision has to be made through the profit and loss… …
7temporary diminution in value — A fall in the value of an asset that is only expected to be for the short term. Under historical cost accounting, no adjustments are made for temporary diminutions (unless they become permanent). See also: permanent diminution in value …
8diminution — UK US /ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ US / əˈnuː / noun [C or U] FORMAL ► a reduction in size, importance, or value: »After an accident, a vehicle will suffer a diminution in value …
9permanent diminution in value — A fall in the value of an asset that is unlikely to be reversed. The fixed asset must be shown in the balance sheet at the reduced amount, which will be the estimated recoverable amount A provision has to be made through the profit and loss… …
10value — The utility of an object in satisfying, directly or indirectly, the needs or desires of human beings, called by economists value in use, or its worth consisting in the power of purchasing other objects, called value in exchange. Joint Highway… …
