Zistrepe
Defined in 1 dictionary — Stimson (1881)
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
To strip; lay bare; waste. Estrepamentum, I., Bstrepement: an aggravated waste, to the injury of the reversioner; especially when committed during a suit to recover possession. The writ of estrepement was formerly auxiliary to a real action, and sought, to prevent strip during the pendency thereof; now superseded by an injunction in chancery. Et, /. And. Et al., et alii: and others. Et alii e contra (and others on the other side): words used to describe a joinder of issue. Et adjoumatur: and it is adjourned. Et ad hue detinet: and he still detains. Et allocatur: and it is allowed. Et curia consentiente: and the court agreeing. Et de hoc poult se super patriam: and of this he puts himself upon the country. Et ei legitur in haec verba: and it is read to him in these words [when a prayer for oyer is allowed]. Et ha beas ibi tunc hoc breve: and have you then there this writ. Et habuit: and he had [obtained] it. Et hoc paratus est verificare: and this he is ready to verify. Et hoc petit quod inquiratur per patriam: and this he prays may be inquired of by the country. Et inde petit judicium: and thereof he •prays judgment. Et inde producit sectam: and thereupon he brings suit. Et modo ad hunc diem: and now at this day. Et non: and not, absque hoc. Et non allocatur: and it is not allowed. Et petit auzilium: and he prays aid. Et praedictus A. similiter: and the said A. likewise. Et sic: and so. Et semble: and it seems. Et sic ad judicium: and so to judgment. Et sic ad patriam: and so to the country. Et sic fecit: and he did so. Et sic pendet: and so the matter rests. Et, fr. And. Et de ceo se mettent en le pays: and of this they put themselves on the country. Et issint: and so.