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Category: E

EXCAMBIUM

a Latin phrase for an exchange of property.

ESTOPPED

This means to prevent, stop or bar something from happening.

EXHIBITIONISM

1. These are the actions that will attract an undue amount of attention. 2. Undressing and displaying genitals in public.

EX PARTE MOTION

A motion that is made in a court with no notice being given to the party opposing.

EXCESS OF PRIVILEGE

a statement that goes beyond any limits of privilege and it is violent, intemperate or irrelevant.

EXECUTOR-TRUSTEE

This term is applied to the executor of an estate whose duties goes beyond those of an executor and he becomes a trustee.

EXTRINSIC FRAUD

the term given to the deceit that lays the groundwork for setting aside a judgement.

EXPERIMENTAL TESTIMONY

where the testimony of the witness says that he has carried out certain experiments to prove or disprove an action taking place.

EXTRANEOUS EVIDENCE

1. applied to any evidence that comes from outside the court. 2. Any evidence that is not pertinent to matters at hand.

EXCESSIVE ASSESSMENT

This the term that is given to a tax assessment that is too high and does not conform with other evaluations.

EXPECTANT HEIR

the term given to the heir apparent and he will inherit the property even if no will is made.

EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE

evidence that does not appear in a contract or written document but has a bearing on an issue.

EXTRA VIAM RIGHTS

This a Latin phrase meaning Outside the roadway and applies to using the adjoining property when a road has become impassable.

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