Also known as:eo instante · at that instant · immediately
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An adverbial phrase indicating that a legal status, consequence, or event attaches at the precise instant a triggering occurrence takes place.
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How it applies
Common Examples
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Force Used to Retain Stolen Goods
Eileen Epstein grabbed a wallet from Emanuel Escobar on the sidewalk. When Escobar immediately began to chase her, Epstein shoved him to the ground to keep the wallet. The force occurred eo instanti with the attempt to retain possession.
Executive Power Vesting at Inauguration
Evelyn Ellison took the presidential oath at noon on January 20. At that exact moment the executive power vested eo instanti in her under the constitutional text.
Present Sense Impression Statement
Emily Ellis saw a car run a red light and instantly exclaimed to her passenger that the light was red. The exclamation qualified as a present sense impression because it was made eo instanti with her perception of the event.
Eva Espinosa took a laptop from an office desk and, when the owner turned around, immediately threatened to commit arson if he tried to stop her. The threat occurred eo instanti with the theft and elevated the offense.
Landlord Obligation After Transfer
Evergreen Bank transferred its leased building to Enigma Technologies while still bound by a repair covenant in the lease. The bank remained obligated eo instanti after the transfer because the covenant rested on privity of contract.
Confinement by Threat of Force
Erika Echevarria ordered Evelyn Ellison to stay inside a storage room and warned that any attempt to leave would result in immediate physical force. The confinement was effected eo instanti by the threat of force upon any exit attempt.
Common questions
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How does eo instanti differ from a requirement that something occur within a reasonable time?+
Eo instanti requires the legal effect to attach at the precise instant of the triggering event rather than after any interval, however brief.
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In domicile cases, what does it mean for a new domicile to arise eo instanti upon arrival?+
It means the new domicile is established at the exact moment the person arrives with the requisite intent, without any additional waiting period.
Supporting sources
410 U.S. 113 (1973)Constitutional Law
…Roe. Pp. 129-166. (a) The principle that a court may not enjoin enforcement of a statute unless the plaintiff shows that he is immediately threatened with irreparable injury is not applicable where the plaintiff attacks the facial validity of the statute on the ground that it is unconstitutionally vague or overbroad. Pp.…