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Of the other part. Ex antecedentibus et consequentibus fit optima interpretatio. The best interpretation [of a part of an instrument] is made from the antecedents and the consequents, [from the preceding and following parts.] 2 Inst. 317. The law will judge of a deed or other instrument consisting of divers parts or clauses, by looking at the whole; and will give to each part … [Read more...] about EX ALTERA PARTE

Immediately; without any interval or delay; incontinently. A term of the civil law. Calvin. … [Read more...] about EX CONTINENTI

According, to equity ; in equity. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 10, I 3. … [Read more...] about EX AQUITATE

From or out of a contract. In both the civil and the common law, rights and causes of action are divided into two classes, those arising ex contractu, (from a contract,) and those arising ex delicto, (from a delict or tort.) … [Read more...] about EX CONTRACTU

At, in, or upon the discretion of the judge. 4 Bl. Comm. 304. A term of the civil law. Inst. 4, 6, 31. … [Read more...] about EX ARBITRIO JUDICIS