CGOV.6:4.3 - Resolve the uncertainty that changes handling

Separate an established relation, a plausible concern and an unresolved factual or legal question. Ask what answer would change participation, the permitted act or reliance on the contribution.

Use a sufficient current declaration or other qualified result without rebuilding a complete interests register. Seek additional information where its attainable contribution justifies the acquisition, interpretation, delay and displaced work, or where a binding condition requires it. A required condition that cannot be established can prevent the dependent act even when further investigation is not worthwhile.

Where a legal rule itself is uncertain, obtain the relevant qualified interpretation or limit the conclusion. Do not make the uncertainty disappear by assuming either that the participant is harmless or that every participation must stop.