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Category: E

EXISTING DEBT

This term applies to a debt that exists but is not due for payment as yet.

ESSOIGN

the term given to the excuse the defendant gives when he fails to appear in court when he has been ordered to.

EXHUME

the term used when a body needs to be taken from its grave.

EX PARTE MOTION

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

EXECUTION SALE

This the sale that is conducted by the sheriff or other public officer to sell property that has been seized b y him.

EXISTING LIABILITY

an obligation that is based on a future condition that may or may not result in a debt.

EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES

This term applies to the questioning and interrogation of a witness where the witness is under oath in court.

EXECUTORY PROCESS

This occurs when a judgement isn’t out and the process is begun to seize any property of a defendant to pay his debt.

EASEMENT APPURTENANT

This phrase means a proper or a pure easement that passes to new owner by inheritance or purchase.

EXHAUSTION OF REMEDY

the principle that states that you should do everything possible in order to correct the situation before seeking help from a court.

EXCESS OF JURISDICTION

This occurs when a case is heard by the right jurisdiction but the judge then exceeds his jurisdiction when giving judgement.

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