Eloigned. A return made by a sheriff to a writ de homine replegiando, stating that the party to be replevied has been eloigned, or conveyed out of his jurisdiction. 3 Bl. Comm. 129. … [Read more...]

Using a digital and paperless method to sign a document. Different methods exist such as entering ones name into a field and surrounded by slashes, /John Doe/ or in conjunction with the I agree button and typing one's name. In some instances this may refer to the use of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Electronic signatures are just as binding as written signatures. … [Read more...]

The date upon which one becomes eligible (and is qualified) to receive a benefit. … [Read more...]

In England, where in a proceeding by foreign attachment the plaintiff has obtained judgment of appraisement, but by reason of some act of the garnishee the goods cannot be appraised, (as where he has removed them from the city, or has sold them, etc.,) the serjeant-at-mace returns that; the garnishee has eloigned them, i.e., removed them out of the jurisdiction, and on this … [Read more...]

The use of sophisticated electronic equipment to eavesdrop or listen into the private conversations or watch the actions of individuals that is intended to be private. This may use equipment to intercept wire or wireless signals, hidden video cameras that send images through the air back to the person conducting the surveillance. These activities require a search warrant as … [Read more...]