In old English law. Delivered from that punishment which by the laws of the forest lay upon those whose beasts were found upon forbidden land. Jacob. … [Read more...]
ERROR OF FACT
An error with regard to facts that were believed to be true that were, in fact, not true. … [Read more...]
ESCAPIUM
That which comes by chance or accident. Cowell. … [Read more...]
ERROR OF LAW
An error with regard to the law being applied to the facts of the case. … [Read more...]
ESCEPPA
A measure of corn. Cowell. Eschaeta derivatur a vorbo Gallico eschoir, quod est accidere, quia aceidit domino ex eventu et ex insperato. Co. Litt 93. Escheat is derived from the French word "eschoir" which signifies to happen, because it falls to the lord from an event and from an unforeseen circumstance. Eschate vulgo dicuntur quae decidentibus iis quae de rege tenent, eum non … [Read more...]