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EX iEQUO ET BONO

A phrase derived from the civil law, meaning, in justice andfairness; according to what is just and good; according to equity and conscience. 3 Bl.Comm. 163.

EX ALTERA PARTE

Of the other part Ex antecedentibns et conseqnentibua fit optima interpretatio. The best interpretation[of a part of an instrument] is made from the antecedents and the consequents, [fromthe preceding, and following parts.]

EX ARBITRIO JUDICIS

At, in, or upon the discretion of the judge. 4 Bl. Comm. 304. A term of the civil law. Inst. 4, 6,31.

EX ASSENSU PATRIS

By or with the consent of the father. A species of dower adostium ecclesite, during the life of the father of the husband; the son, by the father’sconsent expressly given, endowing his

EX ASSENSU SUO

With his assent Formal words in judgments for damages by default. Comb. 220.

EX BONIS

Of the goods or property. A term of the civil law; .distinguished from inbonis, as being descriptive of or applicable to property not in actual possession. Calvin.

EX CATHEDRA

From the chair. Originally applied to the decisions of thepopes from their cathedra, or chair. Hence, authoritative; having the weight of authority.

EX CERTA SCIENTIA

Of certain or sure knowledge. These words were ancientlyused in patents, and imported full knowledge of the subject-matter on the part of theking. See 1 Coke, 406.

EX COLORE

By color ; under color of; under pretense, show, or protection of Thus,cx colore officii, under color of office

EX COMMODATO

From or out of loan. A term applied in the old law of England to aright of action arising out of a loan, (commodatum.) Glanv. lib. 10, c. 13; 1 Reeve, Eng.Law,

EX CONCESSIS

From the premises granted. According to what has been alreadyallowed.

EX CONTINENTI

Immediately; without any interval or delay ; incontinently. A term of the civil law. Calvin.

EX CONTRACTU

From or out of a contract. In both the civil and the common law, rights and causes of action are dividedinto two classes,

EX DEBITO JUSTITIJE

From or as a debt of justice; in accordance with the requirementof justice; of right; as a matter of right The opposite of ex gratia, (q. v.) 3 Bl.Comm. 48, 07.

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