In Equity
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
According to equitable doctrines. IN ESSE (Lat.) In being; in existence. An event which may happen is in posse; when it has happened, it is in ease. The term is often used of liens or estates. A child in its mother's womb is, for some purposes, regarded as in esse. IN EXCAMBIO (Law Lat.) In exchange. Formal words in old deeds of exchange. IN EX ITU (Lat.) In issue. De materia in exitu, of the matter in issue. 12 Mod. 372.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In a court of chancery In contra -distinction to a court of law; within the contemplation or purview of equity juris-, prudence; according to the doctrine of equity. IN ESSE (Lat). In being. In existence. An event which may happen is in posse; when it has happened, it is in esse. The terra is often used of liens or estates. A child in its mother’s womb is, for some purposes, regarded as in esse; Hone v. Van Schalck, 8 Barb. Ch- (N. Y.) 438.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In a court of equity, as distinguished from a court of law; in the purview, consideration, or contemplation of equity; according to the doctrines of equity,