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EX PARTE

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(A) A conversation or discussion made with a judge by one party without the other party present. (B) Of the one part. Many things may be done ex parte, when the opposite party has had notice; an affidavit or deposition is said to be taken ex parte when only one of the parties attends to taking the same. Ex parte paterna, on the side of the father, or property descended to a … [Read more...] about EX PARTE

EX DEMISSIONE

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(commonly abbreviated ex dem.) Upon the demise. A phrase forming part of the title of the old action of ejectment. … [Read more...] about EX DEMISSIONE

EX LEGIBUS

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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...] about EX LEGIBUS

EX PARTE INJUNCTION

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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...] about EX PARTE INJUNCTION

EX DIRECTO

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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...] about EX DIRECTO

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