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EXCHEQUER CHAMBER

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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...]

EXCISE

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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...]

EXCISE TAX

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A direct, fixed tax that is placed upon specified goods. … [Read more...]

EXCISES

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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...]

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