By the term execution paree, which is used in Louisiana, is meant a right founded on an authentic act; that is, and passed before a notary, by which the creditor may immediately, without citation or summons, seize and cause to be sold, the property of his debtor, out of the proceeds of which to receive his payment. It imports a confession of judgment, and is not unlike a … [Read more...] about EXECUTION PAREE
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EXCHEQUER CHAMBER
Eng. law. A court erected by statute 31 Ed. III. c. 12, to determine causes upon writs of error from the common law side of the court of exchequer. 3 Bl. Com. 55. Another court of exchequer chamber was created by the stat. 27 El. c. 8, consisting of the justices of the common bench, and the barons of the exchequer. It has authority to examine by writ of err6r the proceedings of … [Read more...] about EXCHEQUER CHAMBER
EXCISE
An inland imposition, paid sometimes upon the consumption of the commodity, and frequently upon the retail sale 1 Bl. Comm. 318; Story, Const s 950; Scholey v. Rew, 23 Wall. 346, 23 L. Ed. 99; Patton v. Brady, 184 U. S. 60S, 22 Sup. Ct 493, 46 L. Ed. 713; Portland Bank v. Apthorp, 12 Mass. 256; Union Bank v. Hill, 3 Cold. (Tenn.) 328. The words "tax" and "excise," although … [Read more...] about EXCISE
EXCISE TAX
A direct, fixed tax that is placed upon specified goods. … [Read more...] about EXCISE TAX
EXCISES
1. This word is used to signify an inland imposition, paid sometimes upon the consumption of the commodity, and frequently upon the retail sale. 2. May be a state or federal tax on certain activities or occupations, production and manufacture of items. … [Read more...] about EXCISES