(A) The forfeit of all property to the state when a person dies without heirs. (B) title to lands. According to the English law, escheat denotes an obstruction of the course of descent, and a consequent determination of the tenure, by some unforeseen contingency; in which case the land naturally results back, by a kind of reversion, to the original grantor, or lord of the fee. … [Read more...] about ESCHEAT
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ERROR QUI NON RESISTITUR APPROBATUR
Latin, meaning An error not resisted is approved. … [Read more...] about ERROR QUI NON RESISTITUR APPROBATUR
ESCHEATOR
In English law. The name of an officer who was appointed in every county to look after the escheats which fell due to the king in that particular county, and to certify the same into the exchequer. An escheator could continue in office for one year only, and was not reeligible until three years. There does not appear to exist any such officer at the present day. Brown. See 10 … [Read more...] about ESCHEATOR
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS CLAUSE
An insurance clause which provides protection against liability for the commission of an error or an omission in the performance of professional duties and obligations. Typically to cover financial losses and not personal injury damages claims. … [Read more...] about ERRORS AND OMISSIONS CLAUSE
ESCHECCUM
In old English law. A jury or inquisition. … [Read more...] about ESCHECCUM