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ERROR OF LAW

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An error with regard to the law being applied to the facts of the case. … [Read more...]

ESCEPPA

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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...]

ERROR OF OMISSION

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An error that was made as a result of something not being done that should have been done. … [Read more...]

ESCHEAT

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(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...]

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