In old practice and pleading. Unlawful or wrongful acts; wrongs. Et alia enormia, and other wrongs. This phrase constantly occurs in the old writs and declarations of trespass. … [Read more...] about ENORMIA
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ENGLISH MARRIAGE
This phrase may refer to the place where the marriage is solemnized, or it may refer to the nationality and domicile of the parties between whom it is solemnized, the place where the' union so created is to be enjoyed. 6 Prob. Div. 51. … [Read more...] about ENGLISH MARRIAGE
ENORMOUS
Aggravated. "So enormous a trespass." Vaughan, 115. Written "enormious," in some of the old books. Enormious is where a thing is made without a rule or against law. Brownl. pt 2, p. 19. … [Read more...] about ENORMOUS
ENACTING CLAUSE
A phrase which is used which identifies which legislative body voted for and was responsible for creation of a law. That part of a statute which declares its enactment and serves to identify it as an act of legislation proceeding from the proper legislative authority.Various formulas are used for this clause such as … [Read more...] about ENACTING CLAUSE
END
Object; intent. Things are construed according to the end. Finch, Law, b. 1, c. 3, no. 10. … [Read more...] about END