espediente
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916)
Definitions from Case Law
From 68 U.S. 400 - United States v. Moreno · 1863Most cited · 13 citing opinions
The record presents every link in the chain of a perfect espediente. There is a petition with a dise no, an order of reference, an informe by the proper officer, a decree of concession, a titulo, and the approval of the Departmental Assembly.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A complete statement of every step taken in the proceedings for a Mexican grant. See 161 U. S. 208, 40 L. Ed. 673, 16 Sup. Ct. Rep. 544.