By metonymy, this term is used to describe the office or functions of a judge, whose state robe, lined with ermine, is emblematical of purity and honor without stain. Webster. … [Read more...] about ERMINE
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EQUUS COOPERTUS
A horse equipped with saddle and furniture. … [Read more...] about EQUUS COOPERTUS
ERNES
In old English law. The loose scattered ears of corn that are left on the ground after the binding. … [Read more...] about ERNES
EQUALITY
Possessing the same rights, and being liable to the same duties. 2. Persons are all equal before the law, whatever adventitious advantages some may possess over others. All persons are protected by the law, and obedience to it is required from all. 3. Judges in court, while exercising their functions, are all upon an equality, it being a rule that inter pares non est potestas; … [Read more...] about EQUALITY
EQUITABLE LEASE
A lease that doesn't have a basis in law but enforced by the course as a matter of fairness. … [Read more...] about EQUITABLE LEASE