From malice; maliciously. In the law of libel and slander, this term imports a publication that is false and without legal excuse. Dixon v. Allen, 69 Cal 527, 11 Pac. 179. … [Read more...] about EX MALITIA
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EX FACIE
Latin meaning On the fact of it. … [Read more...] about EX FACIE
EX MERO MOTU
Of his own mere motion; of his own accord; voluntarily and without prompting or request. Royal letters patent which are granted at the crown's own instance, and without request made, are said to be granted ex mero motu. When a court interferes, of its own motion, to object to an irregularity, or to do something which the parties are not strictly entitled to, but which will … [Read more...] about EX MERO MOTU
EX FACTE
From the face; apparently; evidently. A term applied to what appears on the face of a writing. … [Read more...] about EX FACTE
EX MORA
From or in consequence of delay. Interest is allowed ex mora; that is, where there has been delay in returning a sum borrowed. A term of the civil law. Story, Bailm. s 84. … [Read more...] about EX MORA