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Egressus

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

/. A going forth; an issue, exit. Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui aegat,;. The burden of proof lies upon him who affirms, not him who denies. Eide,/;-. Aid; relief.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [from egredi, to go forth.] A going forth; egress. Stat, Mert, c. 4. See Accessus, Ingressus. El Incai Mblt pr«bati« qai dicic, ■•■ «■! ■ec«c. The proof lies upon him who affirms, not upon him who denies. Dig, 22. 3. 2. This maxim of the civil law is adopted in the common law of evidence. 3 Bl. Com. 566. Best on Evid. 295, § 254. 1 Gh-eenl. on Ev. § 74. Bl nihil tarpe, c Hl mIIiII satU. To him to whom nothing is enough, nothing ia '^- 4 Inst. 63.