Definition of Essoin. Meaning of Essoin. Synonyms of Essoin

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Definition of Essoin

Essoin
Essoin Es*soin"or Essoign Es*soign, n. [OF. essoine, essoigne, F. exoine, L. essonia, exonia; pref. ex- (L. ex from) + sunnis, sunnia, sonia, hindrance, excuse. Cf. Icel. syn refusal, synja to deny, refuse, Goth. sunja truth, sunj[=o]n to justify, OS. sunnea impediment, OHG. sunna.] 1. (Eng. Law) An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court. 2. Excuse; exemption. [Obs.] From every work he challenged essoin. --Spenser. Essoin day (Eng. Law), the first general return day of the term, on which the court sits to receive essoins. --Blackstone.

Meaning of Essoin from wikipedia

- In old English law, an essoin (/ɪˈsɔɪn/, /ɛˈsɔɪn/, Anglo-Norman, from Old French: essoignier, "to excuse") is an excuse for nonappearance in court. Essoining...
- (Ireland) Revision Act 1872 (35 & 36 Vict. c. 98) (Essoins) c. 43 There shall be no more Foucher by Essoin. — repealed for England and Wales by Statute Law...
- on suits of court, sheriff's tourns, beaupleader fines, real actions, essoins, juries, guardians in socage, amercements for default of summons, pleas...
- (Ireland) Revision Act 1872 (35 & 36 Vict. c. 98) (Essoins) c. 13 After Issue joined there shall be but one Essoin, or one Default. — repealed for England and...
- grieved shall recover treble damages and costs, and that no protection, essoin, nor Wager of Law in the said action in any wise be admitted nor received...
- c. 46) (Attaints) c. 6 Nisi prius shall be granted in Attaint, but no Essoin or Protection. Days given. — repealed for England and Wales by Statute Law...
- consisting of two actual days. (This was to clarify what should happen when "an essoin was given for a month" but the month was February in a leap year.) Statute...
- 27 Essoins Act 1285 Essoin after inquest, but none after Day given Prece partium. 28 In certain Actions, after Appearance there shall be no Essoin. 29...
- The defendant had to appear in court at the scheduled time or provide an essoin (excuse) for not attending. Surety (Old English: borh) could be required...
- 1915 film directed by Tom Santschi The excuse of the King's service or essoin de servico regis, historical concept in English Law This disambiguation...