Complete Definition of "excussion"

English

Etymology
L. excussus (p.p. of excutere, �to shake off�).

Noun
en-noun

  1. The process or proceedings whereby creditor must proceeds against a principal debtor before proceeding against a surety or subsidiary debtor.

#: ''My Lord, there has been excussion against the principal debtor, who has no assets. The creditor is therefore proceeding against the surety.

Related terms
beneficium excussionis
excuss
division

Translations
Afrikaans: uitwinning

Category:Law

ru:excussion

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