According to the laws. A phrase of the civil law, which means according to the intent or spirit of the law, as well as according to the words or letter. Dig. 50, 16, 6. See Calvin. … [Read more...]
EX PARTE INJUNCTION
An injunction issued with only one party present (applying for the injunction) and without notice being given to or the presense of the opposing party. … [Read more...]
EX DIRECTO
Directly; immediately. Story, Bills, f 199. Ex diuturnitate temporis omnia praesumuntur solenniter esse acta. From length of time [after lapse of time] all things are presumed to have been done in due form. Co. Litt 6b; Best Ev. Introd … [Read more...]
EX LICENTIA REGIS
By the king's license. 1 Bl. Comm. 168, note. … [Read more...]
EX PARTE MATERNA
On the mother's side; of the maternal line. … [Read more...]