Freedom from a general duty or service; immunity from a general burden, tax, or charge. Green v. State, 59 Md. 128, 43 Am. Rep. 542; Koenig v. Railroad Co., 3 Neb. 380; Long v. Converse, 91 U. S. 113, 23 L. Ed. 233. A privilege allowed by law to a judgment debtor, by which he may hold property to a certain amount, or certain classes of property, free from all liability to levy … [Read more...] about EXEMPTION
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EXECUTORY PROCESS
via executoria. In Louisiana, this is a process which can be resorted to only in two. cases, namely: 1. When the creditor's right arises-from an act importing a confession of judgment, and which contains a privilege or mortgage in his favor. 2. When the creditor demands the execution of a judgment which has been rendered by a tribunal different from that within whose … [Read more...] about EXECUTORY PROCESS
EXEMPTS
Persons who are not bound by law, but excused from the performance of duties imposed upon others. 2. By the Act of Congress of May 8, 1792, 1 Story, L. U. S. 252, it is provided, Section 2. That the vice-president of the United States the officers, judicial and executive, of the government of the United States; the members of both houses of congress, and their respective … [Read more...] about EXEMPTS
EXECUTORY REMAINDER
See contingent remainder. … [Read more...] about EXECUTORY REMAINDER
EXENNIUM
In old English law. A gift; a new year's gift. Cowell. … [Read more...] about EXENNIUM