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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In the civil law. To undertake for another, with the view of becoming liable in his place. Calvin. … [Read more...]

EXTENT IN AID

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

English practice. An exchequer process, formerly much used, and now liable to be abused. … [Read more...]

EXPROMMISSOR

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

civil law. By this term is understood the person who alone becomes bound for the debt of another, whether the latter were obligated or not. He differs from a surety, who is bound together with his principal. … [Read more...]

EXTENT IN CHIEF

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

English practice. An execution issuing out of the exchequer at the suit 'of the crown. It is a mere fiscal writ. 2. When land was extended at a valuation too low, there was no remedy at common law but to pay the money. 15 H. VII. Nor yet in chancery, unless there was fraud, because the extent was made by the oath of a jury, and deemed reasonable according to the writ of extent … [Read more...]

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