In Hindu law. A farmer or renter of land in the districts of Hindoostan. … [Read more...] about EZARDAR
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EXTRANEUS
In old English law. One foreign born; a foreigner. 7 Coke, 16. In Roman law. An heir not born in the family of the testator. Those of a foreign state. The same as alienus. Vicat; Du Cange. Extraneus est subditus qui extra terrain, i.e., potestatem regis natus est. 7 Coke, 16. A foreigner is a subject who is born out of the territory, i.e., government of the king. … [Read more...] about EXTRANEUS
EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
External evidence, or that which is not contained in the body of an agreement, contract, and the like. 2. It is a general rule that extrinsic evidence cannot be admitted to contradict, explain, vary or change the terms of a contract or of a will, except in a latent ambiguity, or to rebut a resulting trust. 3. Typically refers to evidence surrounding the interpretation of a … [Read more...] about EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
EXTRAORDINARY
Out of the ordinary; exceeding the usual, average, or normal measure or degree. Extraordinary average. A contribution by all the parties concerned in a mercantile voyage, either as to the vessel or cargo, toward a loss sustained by some of the parties in interest for the benefit of all. Wilson v. Cross, 33 Cal. 69. Extraordinary care is synonymous with greatest care, utmost … [Read more...] about EXTRAORDINARY
EXTUMAE
In old records. Relics. Cowell. … [Read more...] about EXTUMAE