In old English law. A party who entered an exception or plea. … [Read more...] about EXCEPTOR
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EXCLUSION OF WITNESSES
The sequestering of a witness, keeping the witness out of court to prevent them influencing other witnesses or to prevent them from hearing and being influenced by that which is being discussed in court. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSION OF WITNESSES
EXCERPTA, OR EXCERPTS
Extracts. … [Read more...] about EXCERPTA, OR EXCERPTS
EXCLUSIONARY RULE
The rule of evidence that disallows a prosecutor from admitting evidence that was illegally obtained and hence inadmissible at trial. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIONARY RULE
EXCESS
When a defendant pleaded to an action of assault that the plaintiff trespassed on his land, and he would not depart when ordered, whereupon he, molliter manus imposuit, gently laid hands on him, the replication of excess was to the effect that the defendant used more force than necessary. Wharton. … [Read more...] about EXCESS