Law lexicon
Exclusion of witnesses - An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify, except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if they violate the order.
Execute - To complete; to sign; to carry out according to its terms.
Executor - A personal representative, named in a will, who administers an estate.
Exempt property - All the property of a debtor which is not attachable under the Bankruptcy Code or the state statute.
Exhibit - A document or other item introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing.
Exonerate- Removal of a charge, responsibility, or duty.
Ex contractu - Arising from a contract.
Ex delicto - Arising from a wrong, breach of duty.
Ex parte - On behalf of only one party, without notice to any other party. For example, a request for a search warrant is an ex parte proceeding, since the person subject to the search is not notified of the proceeding and is not present at the hearing. Source: Jurist International.
Source: Jurist International.
