Law Lexicon
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.
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Expert testimony - Testimony given in relation to some scientific, technical or professional matter by experts, i.e., person qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training, skill or familiarity with the subject.
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Ex post facto - After the fact, ordinarily used in reference to constitutional prohibition on ex post facto laws. For example, a person cannot be punished for conduct committed before a criminal law was enacted.
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Expungement - The process by which the record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed.
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Extradition - The surrender of an accused criminal by one state to the jurisdiction of another.
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Extraordinary writ - A writ, often issued by an appellate court, making available remedies not regularly within the powers of lower courts. They include writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition and quo warranto.
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Fair market value - The value for which a reasonable seller would sell an item of property and for which a reasonable buyer would buy it.
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False arrest - Any unlawful physical restraint of another's personal liberty, whether or not carried out by a peace officer.
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False pretenses - Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead, whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.
Source: Jurist International.
